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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1696252.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/28/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 04/30/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/23/2024 | $0.00 | 04/30/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/28/2023 | $0.00 | 01/25/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iii): The process hazard analysis did not address engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationships such as appropriate application of detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases: (a)Ring-neck Energy & Feed, LLC dba Ringneck Energy LLC at 901 Redwood Avenue in Onida, SD 57564: On or about and at times prior to July 9, 2023, the employer's 2019 Process Hazard Analysis failed to address the need for an effective flammable vapor detection system within the operations building, where the control room is located. In this case, flammable vapors were vented from the slurry tank and accumulated in the operations building ultimately contacting an ignition source and caused a explosion and fire.