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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 III D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 983761.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/30/2015
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/07/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 01/21/2015
Final Order: 02/29/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/29/2016 | $0.00 | 01/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/29/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(D): The employer's written operating procedures covering operating limits did not address quality control for raw materials and control of hazardous chemical inventory levels: The High Pressure Receiver Charging and Emergency Shut Down standard operating procedure (Procedures for inbounding/receiving ammonia) does not address the quality control of the incoming ammonia as how to receive fresh or make-up ammonia. The current procedure does not explain how to verify that the ammonia received is refrigerant grade. Employees 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. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.