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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1143241.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/28/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 11/07/2016
Final Order: 11/07/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/16/2016 | $12,471.00 | 10/28/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/07/2016 | $0.00 | 10/28/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2016 | $12,471.00 | 10/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii): The employer shall inform contract employers of the known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process. a) a) Georgia Power-Plant Bowen-Unit # 3: The employer failed to ensure that contracted workers performing assigned duties in SCR Unit # 3 were provided information informing them of the startup of SCR Unit #3 vaporizer A and B and that ammonia was being utilized in the operation. On or about April 11, 2016 during startup of Unit # 3, the vaporization drain/vent valves were not appropriately closed resulting in an ammonia release that exposed approximately 10 contract workers to ammonia vapors.