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Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1513832.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $9,753.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 08/25/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 08/25/2021
Final Order: 02/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/22/2022 | $9,753.00 | 08/25/2021 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/27/2021 | $9,753.00 | 08/25/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2021 | $9,753.00 | 08/25/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) before use. One Tyson Ave, Noel, MO (Mechanical Room #1): a) This was demonstrated on February 8, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not document that valve specification complied with the employer's chosen recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as but not limited to IIAR Bulletin 109 (1997) Section 4.10.1 in that, pressure instrument "11290" marked on P&ID50 DEGREE RECIRC NL-13-73-030 did not conform with the following information: "All installed instruments should be in working order. Inaccurate or broken instruments should be replaced.)." The instrument was not in working order as it was both broken, not legible, and had not been replaced. This hazardous condition exposed employees to toxic, cryogenic, and fire hazards in the event of an anhydrous ammonia release.