Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D): The employer's written operating procedures covering the steps for each operating phase did not address emergency shutdown including the conditions under which emergency shutdown is required, and the assignment of shutdown responsibility to qualified operators to ensure that emergency shutdown in a safe and timely manner: The employer does not ensure written operating procedures covering the steps for each operating phase addressed the emergency shutdown including the conditions emergency shutdown is required and assignment of shutdown responsibility. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure written operating procedures addressed the conditions emergency shutdown is required and the assignment of shutdown responsibility. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written operating procedures covering the steps for each operating phase addressed the emergency shutdown including the conditions emergency shutdown is required, assignment of shutdown responsibility.