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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q01 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1208263.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $6,211.10
Issuance Date: 07/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/22/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/08/2017 | $6,211.10 | 08/22/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2017 | $8,873.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations: a) New cryogenic freezer room - On or about February 5, 2017 an employee was exposed to asphyxia and hypothermia hazards when the outdoor liquid nitrogen bulk tank was over-pressured and caused a nitrogen gas/liquid leak inside the cryogenic freezer work area. An employee responding to the leak was seriously injured while attempting to stop the leak by closing liquid nitrogen supply valves to the freezers. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.