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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1656089.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $15,600.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/05/2023 | $15,600.00 | 03/01/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2023 | $12,278.00 | 10/27/2023 | 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 a. Roof/PSI - On or about March 13, 2023, the employer did not document that equipment compiled with RAGAGEPs such as Pennsylvania Mechanical Code Chapter 3, section 306.1 and 306.5 to ensure personnel required to maintain equipment on the roof had access to the compressor EC3 for maintenance and emergency response. Failure to access process equipment, relief devices and systems in the event of an emergency can lead to catastrophic failure of pressure vessels, piping exposing employees to struck by, fall, toxic, and fire hazards. b. Throughout the facility - On or about March 13, 2023, the employer did not document that equipment compiled with the employer's chosen RAGAGEP IIAR 2 (2021), Standard for Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Section 5.14.2 for the marking of piping circuits. Failure to mark pipes with content and phase can lead to unexpected release of ammonia in liquid or gaseous state which may result in employee exposure to toxic and fire hazards. c. Outside Engine Room - On or about March 13, 2023, the employer did not document that equipment compiled with the employer's chosen RAGAGEP, IIAR 2 (2021), Standard for Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Section 6. 7 .2, and ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 (2014), Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, when employees did not have an accessible external eyewash and body shower unit located within 50 ft. or 10 seconds of the engine room. Failure to install an eyewash and shower can lead to chemical burns and eye injury from ammonia exposure. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.