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Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 V Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315885681
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/17/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/11/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2012 | 05/11/2012 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2012 | 05/11/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(v): The employer did not periodically evaluate the performance of contract employers in fulfilling their obligations as specified in 29 CFR 191.119(h)(3): (a)Knouse Foods, Orrtanna, PA Plant - The employer did not perform periodic evaluations of the contractor they have had service their Process Safety Management (PSM) covered anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system for 38 years. There are no provisions to perform periodic audits in the "Contractors" section of the employer's PSM program. 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.