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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1180315.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2017
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/15/2017
Final Order: 06/04/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/04/2018 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2017 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2017 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process: On or about December 22, 2016 the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage the continued operation of equipment known to be deficient. Ammonia system equipment (pipes and piping components on the roof near Air Units 5, 201, 202) was known to be deficient in that it had corroded/deteriorated to the point that the equipment was recommended to be replaced. The employer elected to continue to operate the deficient equipment without establishing a management of change procedure to determine/evaluate if the deficient ammonia equipment was safe to operate until funding for equipment replacement could be obtained in the following budget year exposing employees to the hazard of a release of toxic vapors.