Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315885681
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/30/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2012 | $2,975.00 | 07/30/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2012 | $4,250.00 | 05/20/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(4): The employer did not determine and document an appropriate response to each of the findings of the compliance audit required by 29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1), and document that the deficiencies had been corrected: (a)Knouse Foods, Orrtanna, PA, Plant - The employer conducted two compliance audits one in 2008 and one in 2011. Both audits identified a lack of emergency lighting. The employer had not provided emergency lighting at the time of the inspection in 2012. 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.
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