Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1696252.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $10,938.00
Issuance Date: 12/28/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 08/30/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 05/30/2024 | $10,938.00 | 08/30/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/23/2024 | $10,938.00 | 04/30/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/28/2023 | $10,938.00 | 01/25/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1):The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affected a covered process. (a)Ring-neck Energy & Feed, LLC dba Ringneck Energy LLC at 901 Redwood Avenue in Onida, SD 57564: On or about and at times prior to July 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure the company's management of change procedure was utilized when operators changed the low temperature interlock setpoint on the side stripper from 160 degrees Fahrenheit to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. (b)Ring-neck Energy & Feed, LLC dba Ringneck Energy LLC at 901 Redwood Avenue in Onida, SD 57564: On or about and at times prior to July 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure the company's management of change procedure was utilized when operators changed the low temperature interlock setpoint on the beer column from 170 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.