Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(n): Emergency planning and response. The employer did not establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. In addition, the emergency action plan did not include procedures for handling small releases. Employers covered under this standard may also be subject to the hazardous waste and emergency response provisions contained in 29 CFR 1910.120 (a), (p) and (q). On or about 16 July 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer was utilizing windsocks to aide personnel working on site to determine wind direction in the event of an ammonia release that were tattered and torn, exposing those employees and contractors to anhydrous ammonia health hazards. A) The windsock on top of a tank located just north of the storage area for the two 15k gallon ammonia vessels. B) The windsock on top of a tank located just west of the storage area for the two 15k gallon ammonia vessels. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure windsocks are maintained in a condition that allows their functionality.