Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 944299.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,620.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/20/2014
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2014 | $1,620.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2014 | $2,700.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not inform contract employees of potential fire, explosion or toxic release hazards related to working on or near a covered process. The employer does not inform contract employees of potential fire, explosion or toxic release hazards related to working on or near a covered process. The violation was observed on or about October 24, 2013, and at times prior thereto in the ammonia refrigeration machinery room where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic release hazards when the employer failed to ensure contract employees were informed of fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards prior to conducting work on or near an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration covered process. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that contract employees are informed of potential fire, explosion or toxic release hazards related to working on or near a covered process.