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Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1656089.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $6,200.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 03/01/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/05/2023 | $6,200.00 | 03/01/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2023 | $12,278.00 | 10/16/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop or implement safe work practices for control over entrance into the covered process area by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel. a. Engine Room - On or about March 13, 2023, the employer failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to control access to engine room by maintenance personnel, non-PSM management, support personnel, visitors/inspectors, and contractors in accordance with IIAR 2, Standard for Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Section 6.3.3. Failure to limit access to process equipment, relief devices and systems can lead to catastrophic failure of pressure vessels, piping and employee exposure to toxic, fire, and explosion hazards. 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.