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Standard Cited: 19100119 I02 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1573496.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/25/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 08/24/2022
Final Order: 08/09/2023
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 | 08/09/2023 | $14,502.00 | 08/25/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/30/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/25/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(i)(2)(i): Construction and equipment was not in accordance with design specifications: a) Plant, Debone area; on or about January 19, 2022 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia hazards, in that the employer did not perform tests and inspections on emergency stop devices to ensure the equipment was in accordance with design specifications and operable in case of emergency. c) Plant, Debone area; on or about January 19, 2022 and at times prior to, employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia hazards, in that the employer did not perform tests and inspections on the critical limiting devices (operational safeties) for compressors DSCH3 and DHCH4 to ensure the equipment was in accordance with design specifications to prevent worker exposure to an accidental anhydrous ammonia release and damage to equipment.