Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 844143.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 07/25/2014
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 08/09/2013
Final Order: 04/25/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/25/2014 | $1,500.00 | 07/25/2014 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/26/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The employer did not certify annually that the operating procedures are current and accurate. The employer does not ensure operating procedures are current and accurate and are certified annually. Instance A: The violation occurred on or about January 22, 2013 and times prior to where the following operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating procedures in the North and South engine rooms such as but not limited to: a. Neek Chiller Exchanger (HX3) b. Air Unit AU28 c. South System EC-6, EC-12, HPR-4, and Pilot Receiver. Instance B: The violation occurred on or about January 22, 2013 and times prior thereto, where the following operating procedures were not certified annually such as but not limited to: a. High Stage Compressor C-1 b. Ammonia Unloading North System c. High Temperature Re-circulator Pump RP-4 d. Low Stage Compressor B-1 These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure operating procedures are current and accurate and are certified annually.