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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 315085118
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 05/10/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 06/24/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 06/01/2011
Final Order: 07/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/23/2012 | 06/24/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2011 | 06/24/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer's written operating procedures did not address requirements for the safety systems and their functions: At the establishment, the written operating procedures did not address the safety systems and their functions such as: emergency stop buttons, isolation devices (King Valves), level cutouts, water spray systems, and emergency backup power. Employees were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which result in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.