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Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1346160.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $7,760.40
Issuance Date: 01/18/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/27/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 02/11/2019
Final Order: 08/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/22/2019 | $7,760.40 | 08/27/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/04/2019 | $12,934.00 | 03/05/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/18/2019 | $12,934.00 | 03/05/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop or implement safe work practices for employees and contractors performing maintenance activities on covered processes: The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical burn hazards associated with the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system. This violation was most recently documented at a worksite located at or near 1009 W M St., Hastings, Nebraska 68901 on July 24, 2018. The company has standard operating procedures written for operations for the ammonia refrigeration system; however, they fail to include procedures for de-energizing or making safe the system components prior to any activity were the ammonia could be released. The operating procedures fail to outline procedures for locking out the covered equipment.