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Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 999145.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1512
Abatement Date: 02/23/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/20/2015
Final Order: 05/18/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/18/2015 | $3,500.00 | 02/23/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer does not ensure development and implementation of safe work practices for control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, and other personnel. a. The violation occurred in the GCS, Main, and Valve Alley enclosure/machine rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure it developed and implemented written procedures for controlling access into the ammonia refrigeration facility and equipment by maintenance, contractor, production, and other personnel. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure development and implementation of safe work practices for control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, and other personnel.