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Standard Cited: 19100119 D02 I D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1565223.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/21/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,023.17
Issuance Date: 03/28/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 33
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/13/2022 | $8,023.17 | 04/21/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2022 | $14,502.00 | 04/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions: (a) Ammonia Refrigeration Systems: On or about 10-1-2021, the employer did not include written safe upper and lower pressure limits for D-Freezer. Failure to include these limits can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits exposing employees to loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. (b) Ammonia Refrigeration Systems: On or about 10-1-2021, the employer did not include written high-pressure discharge limit, lubrication oil pressure and temperature limits for Frigo-Pak Compressors in the A-B-C Freezers. Failure to include these limits can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits exposing employees to loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. (c) Ammonia Refrigeration Systems: On or about 10-1-2021. the employer did not include written system pressure and device pressure for liquid pumps and oil pots. Failure to include these limits can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits exposing employees to loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.