Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1433625.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $4,285.00
Issuance Date: 03/25/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 05/11/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/14/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/14/2020 | $4,285.00 | 05/11/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/25/2020 | $6,747.00 | 05/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and addressing at least steps for each operating phase, safe operating limits, safety and health considerations, and safety systems and their functions as outlined by this paragraph: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not developed and implemented written operating procedures in regards to the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system. Abatement certification is required for this item.