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Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 983761.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/18/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/07/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 01/21/2015
Final Order: 02/29/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/29/2016 | $7,000.00 | 01/18/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/29/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not implement an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38: The current Emergency Action Plan Garden City, KS was not updated in that the emergency contacts section listing two out of five site contacts were no longer working at the plant and still on the contact list. Employees were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which results in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility. Reference: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2009 Edition, page 101-38, Section 4.8.2.3 stated "the Emergency plans shall be reviewed and updated as required by the authority having jurisdiction." 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.