Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1592913.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 12/09/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 11/18/2022
Final Order: 10/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/06/2023 | $0.00 | 12/09/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/28/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/09/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/09/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5):Equipment deficiencies. The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means were taken to assure safe operation. a) Plant; on or about April 25, 2022, employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that a section of the suction line (connected to the Spiral Freezers #1 and #2 ) was operating within acceptable limits after welding repair and testing.