Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 191250.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,675.00
Current Penalty: $2,571.25
Issuance Date: 08/07/2012
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 450
Abatement Date: 08/28/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/27/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/27/2012 | $2,571.25 | 08/28/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2012 | $4,675.00 | 08/28/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process: a) Ammonia Room - The hazard of operating a forklift in the aisle between compressors C8 and C11 was not identified in the Process Hazard Analysis conducted in February of 2010. There were no barriers in place to prevent ammonia refrigeration equipment including, but not limited to compressors C8 and C11 from being struck. On or about 2/8/12. b) Ammonia Room - The hazard of storing flammable and combustible liquids in the ammonia room was not addressed in the Process Hazard Analysis conducted in February of 2010. There was a flammable storage cabinet containing flammable liquids located along the east wall of the ammonia room. IIAR 112 4.2.1a does not permit storing flammables and combustibles in an ammonia machinery room. On or about 2/8/12. c) Ammonia Room - The hazard of storing flammable and combustible liquids in the ammonia room was not addressed in the Process Hazard Analysis conducted in February of 2010. Combustibles such as, but not limited to 55 gallon drums of lubricants were stored in the ammonia room. IIAR 112 4.2.1a does not permit storing flammables and combustibles in an ammonia machinery room. On or about 2/8/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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