Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not explain the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan to contract employers who work on or adjacent to a covered process. a. Silo Alley - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to communicate the emergency action plan to include the actions to be taken such as when and where to evacuate to in the event of an ammonia alarm or release to employees of Savencia Cheese USA. By failing to ensure contract employees working in and around equipment used for the process of handling anhydrous ammonia and under upset conditions can expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.