Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 G02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1044850.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/25/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/22/2015
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 | 09/22/2015 | $0.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $0.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(2): Refresher training was not provided at least every three years, and more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a process to assure that the employee understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process. The employer, in consultation with the employees involved in operating the process, shall determine the appropriate frequency of refresher training: Employees engaged in production activities throughout the facility were exposed to chemical hazards associated with the catastrophic release of Ammonia in that the employer did not consult with Ammonia Technician employees concerning the frequency of their need for refresher training. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.