Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1117009.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 10/06/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/21/2016
Final Order: 04/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2017 | $8,500.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of anhydrous ammonia because the employer had not compiled written process safety information for hazards, technology, and equipment. a) On or about January 5, 2016, and at times prior thereto, An analysis of the consequences of deviation was not developed for ammonia releases including but was not limited to the following equipment: heat exchange failure, piping leaks, strainer failure, and potential pressure relief valve failure. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.