Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 G01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1600996.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 06/03/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 11/21/2023 | $8,000.00 | 06/03/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $8,000.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $11,396.00 | 12/20/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1): The employer did not provide initial training on operating procedures for employees required to work on or near a covered process. a. The Engine Room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to initially train employees assigned to operate and maintain the ammonia system on the site-specific ammonia system to include, classification of the engine room, specific procedures for initial startup, normal operations and shutting down the system. Failure to train employees on the process equipment and its safe operation can lead to catastrophic failure and release of anhydrous ammonia and employee exposure to toxic, fire and explosion hazards. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.