Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1702519.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 05/01/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2024 | $10,000.00 | 05/01/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2024 | $12,676.00 | 05/28/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(2): Operating procedures were not readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process area. a. Old System - On or about October 11, 2023, employees on second and third shift did not have readily accessible operating procedures for operating and maintaining the ammonia handling equipment. Failure to maintain a readily accessible accurate set of operating procedures where employees can utilize them can lead to human error resulting in the release of anhydrous ammonia. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.