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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q02 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1151324.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $8,106.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/13/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 12/13/2016
Final Order: 03/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/13/2017 | $8,106.00 | 03/13/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/30/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/09/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): The employer did not develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which addressed the following minimum requirements of this standard: 1910.120(q)(2)(i) through 1910.120(q)(2)(xii): Establishment: On or about May 18, 2016, employer' Emergency Action Plan (EAP) did not address the following minimum requirements of this standard in the event of an accidental release/leak of ammonia refrigerant: a) Training for employees. b) Emergency alerting and response procedures. Employer relied on word-of-mouth to communicate evacuation following an anhydrous ammonia leak that occurred on or about May 18, 2016. c) PPE and emergency equipment.