Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 C01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1358712.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/01/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 251
Abatement Date: 05/21/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 05/24/2019
Final Order: 01/02/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/02/2020 | $5,000.00 | 05/21/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/03/2019 | $9,472.00 | 05/21/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/01/2019 | $9,472.00 | 05/21/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(1): The employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of the employee participation required by this paragraph: On or about November 8, 2018, and times prior there to, the employer failed to consult with employees on the development of process hazard analyses and elements of process safety management. The employer uses over 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia as refrigerant for the freezers and to cool the processing floor. Employee(s) exposed to the hazards associated with anhydrous ammonia such as asphyxiation, chemical burns, and fire.