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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1657904.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/28/2023 | $10,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2023 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). Instance a.) On or about 3/08/2023, at the facility located in Enid Oklahoma, employees were exposed to ammonia chemical release hazards when the employer did not document that it complied with its chosen recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, such as ANSI/IIAR-2 2019 (International Institute Ammonia Refrigeration) section 6.14.3.1 when the mechanical exhaust ventilation system was designed to produce less than the required temperature control ventilation rate. Employees were exposed to accumulation of contaminants, heat and respiratory hazards.