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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1136372.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 10/14/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 09/28/2016
Final Order: 05/22/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/08/2017 | $0.00 | 10/14/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/30/2016 | $12,471.00 | 10/14/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2016 | $12,471.00 | 10/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: (a) On or about March 28, 2016, the employer did not prohibit unauthorized access to engine room #1 in accordance with requirements, such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1992, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration standard, paragraph 11.13.6; exposing employees to fire and ammonia inhalation hazards. (b) On or about March 28, 2016, the door entering engine room #1 was not self-closing in accordance with requirements, such as, but not limited to IIAR Bulletin No. 110, 3/93, Revised 3/02, 2/04, and 6/07, Guidelines for: Start-up, Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, Appendix D-Machinery Rooms and Auxiliary Safety equipment, paragraph D.2 Access, Exit and Containment; thereby exposing employees to fire and ammonia inhalation hazards.