Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii): The employer's written operating procedures did not address the following requirements for the operating limits: (A) Consequences of deviation (B) Steps required correcting or avoiding deviation The employer does not ensure the written operating procedures addressed the requirements for operating limits consequence of deviation and steps for correcting and avoiding deviation. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure the written operating procedures addressed the requirements for operating limits consequence of deviation and steps for correcting or avoiding deviation. Operating limits include but not limited to: a. PETN Dryer Temperature b. PETN Dryer Airflow c. PETN Moisture Content d. Kettle Mixture Temperature e. Kettle Steam Pressure f. Scrubber Air Flow g. Scrubber Liquid/Water Flow h. Scrubber Filter Inlet Pressure i. Scrubber Media/Demister Pressure Differential This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the written operating procedures addressed the requirements for operating limits consequence of deviation and steps for correcting and avoiding deviation.