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Standard Cited: 19100119 G01 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1702519.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/01/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
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 | 05/02/2024 | $10,000.00 | 05/01/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2024 | $12,676.00 | 05/28/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): The employer did not train each employee in an overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section. a. Ammonia Handling Areas - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer failed to initially train employees assigned to operate and maintain the ammonia system on the site-specific ammonia system to include, classification of the engine room, specific procedures for initial startup, normal operations and shutting down the system. Failure to train employees on the process equipment and its safe operation can lead to catastrophic failure and release of anhydrous ammonia 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.