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Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315085118
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 06/08/2012
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 | $5,000.00 | 06/08/2012 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2011 | $7,000.00 | 06/24/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, or changes to facilities: At the establishment, the operating procedures for ammonia process equipment were not reviewed and certified annually to assure that they reflect current and accurate operating practice. 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.