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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1069939.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 12/17/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/30/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/30/2015 | $2,000.00 | 12/17/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2015 | $4,000.00 | 12/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process. The employer does not ensure the process hazard analysis addressed the hazards of the process. The violation occurred in the #4 Anhydrous Ammonia Plant on or about June 09, 2015 and times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to inhalation and contact hazards when the employer failed to ensure the initial process hazards analysis addressed the hazards resulting from liquid releases/spills from open ended caps that include, but not limited to the following: a. 3 ammonia line North End of Ammonia Receiver (D-26) b. 3 Natural gas line by PSV 6A/B 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 process hazard analysis addresses the hazards of the process.