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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1100500.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/20/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/29/2016
Final Order: 11/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/03/2016 | $5,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/03/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment. On or about 10/20/2015, at the Diversified Foods and Seasoning facility located in Madisonville Louisiana, the employer did not test or calibrate ammonia detectors for the ammonia refrigeration systems such as but not limited to the following: a. Two ammonia detectors located in the engine room b. One ammonia detector located on the roof of the engine room at the SRV (Safety Relief Valve) Relief Vent Header This condition exposed employees to the hazards of inhalation of ammonia and fire/explosion.