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Standard Cited: 19100111 B10 IV Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
Inspection Nr: 964263.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 03/20/2015 3
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2014
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 07/15/2014
Final Order: 03/09/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/09/2015 | $6,300.00 | 03/20/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/28/2014 | $6,300.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2014 | $6,300.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(iv): Each vehicle transporting ammonia in bulk except farm applicator vehicles was not equipped with a full face mask. Full face mask respirators for usage in ammonia containing atmospheres were not available for employee bulk transport drivers on their trucks for the ammonia release on March 20, 2014. An employee driver unloading transported anhydrous ammonia at the Midwest Farmers Cooperative facility in Tecumseh, NE, suffered fatal injuries resulting from ammonia exposure and an appropriate respirator was not available on his truck.