Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1): An employer who designates rescue and emergency services, pursuant to paragraph (d)(9) of this section, shall: 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(iv): Inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site; and (a): On or about September 12, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace for repairs without informing 911 emergency services of the hazards before entry. (b): On or about November 22, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace to deliver or retrieve product without informing 911 emergency services of the hazards before entry. (c) On or about November 26, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees would descend inside of the N8 Nitrider pit to deliver or retrieve fixture without informing 911 emergency services of the hazards before entry. (d) On or about December 16, 2022, when designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9), the employer did not inform each rescue team or service of the hazards they may confront when called on to perform rescue at the site. The hazards include (but not limited to) cracked endo gas, anhydrous ammonia, and nitrogen leaks or hazardous environments. Employees entered the "Super 2" furnace to conduct alloy repairs without informing 911 emergency services of the hazards before entry. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).