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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1310119.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $5,467.00
Issuance Date: 10/12/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/22/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 11/05/2018
Final Order: 03/08/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/08/2019 | $5,467.00 | 02/22/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/09/2018 | $9,239.00 | 11/05/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/12/2018 | $9,239.00 | 11/05/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(i): The employer, when selecting a contractor, did not obtain and evaluate information regarding the contract employer's safety performance and program: Employees engaged in operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining activities were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which results in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility in that the employer did not obtain and evaluate the safety and health performance and written programs of the contractor (Tanner or Airgas) that delivers or unloads ammonia from a tank truck to the ammonia refrigeration system. The driver of a contractor participated in the unloading of ammonia into process tanks. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.