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29 CFR 1910.119(m)(4): A written incident report was not prepared at the conclusion of the investigation that included at a minimum: the date of the incident; date the investigation began; a description of the incident; the factors that resulted from the investigation; any recommendations resulting from the investigation; and the recommendation's resolutions: a. Silo Alley - On or about June 8, 2022, the employer had a release of anhydrous ammonia on May 31, 2022, the employer failed to document the investigation, to include at a minimum, when the investigation began, who was involved, description of the incident (the level of specificity required to evaluate the event such as specific pumps that failed, components that relieved, set pressures and necessary information for detailing the accounts of the night, times when specific events took place), the employer failed to compile information related to the individuals harmed by the release. The failure to conduct and document a detailed incident investigation inhibits the employer's ability to fully address and develop recommendations and resolutions to prevent recurrence and evaluate on future PHA's, ultimately resulting in the potential release of ammonia and exposure of employees to toxic, fire and explosion related hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.