Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1100500.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/20/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/29/2016
Final Order: 11/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/03/2016 | $2,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/03/2016 | $5,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $5,000.00 | 05/20/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119 (l)(1) : The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process. On or about 12/08/2015, at the Diversified Foods and Seasoning facility located in Madisonville Louisiana, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures for managing changes to ammonia detectors (located in the engine room) which were being installed exposing employees to toxic hazards of ammonia exposure.