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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q06 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 906171.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/08/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 02/28/2014
Gravity:
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/28/2013
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 | $0.00 | 02/28/2014 | Other | ||
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/28/2013 | $0.00 | 01/10/2014 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/08/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/10/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6): Training was not based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization: (a) On or about April 30th 2013, the maintenance manager and other maintenance employee(s) were not trained to enter into a hazardous spill area to evaluate, control and mitigate the release of ammonia anhydrous refrigerant. The maintenance manager entered into the ammonia refrigeration compressor room to assist the ammonia refrigeration contractor isolate the leak. (b) On or about April 30th 2013, A maintenance technician responded to an initial notification of an ammonia leak by opening the main entrance door to the compressor/machine room to make a visual observation of the room, and to determine potential cause of ammonia detector activation. The maintenance technician was not trained to respond to ammonia leaks and enter into hazardous atmospheres.