Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

1910.119(g)(3) When PSM refresher training was provided, the employer did not prepare a record which contained the identity of the employee, the date of training, and the means used to verify that the employee understood the training. At a worksite at 832 E 3rd Street, Milan, MO 64556: The employer failed to protect employees from hazards related to highly hazardous chemicals at the facility. This was last demonstrated on or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior thereto, when the ammonia refrigeration technicians were not trained on operating procedures. Employees engaged in repairing, replacing, operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining covered process equipment were exposed to toxic, cryogenic, and fire hazards in the event of an anhydrous ammonia release. a) Employees were not trained in the safety systems and their functions associated with the ammonia refrigeration system. This included, but was not limited to gas doctors, alarms, pressure gages, temperature gages, float switch, level probes, temperature probe, and pressure probes. b) Employees were not trained in the emergency shutdown procedures for equipment and related components associated with the ammonia refrigeration system. This included, but was not limited to pressure vessels, evaporators, condensers, piping, and hoses.