Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314806076
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 01/14/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/16/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2011 | 05/16/2011 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2011 | $3,500.00 | 02/16/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119: a. At the site, a refrigeration system with anhydrous ammonia in a quantity greater than 10,000 lbs was operated prior to completing the initial Process Hazard Analysis to address issues such as, but not limited to: 1. The hazards of the process. 2. The identification of any previous incidents which had a likely potential for a catastrophic consequence in the workplace. 3. Engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationships such as appropriate detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases. 4. Consequences of failures of engineering and administrative controls. 5. Facility citing including ventilation for the control room. 6. Human factors. 7. A qualitative evaluation of a range of the safety and health effects of failure of controls on employees in the workplace.
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