Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 IIIC Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314061896
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/23/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/24/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2012 | $3,500.00 | 02/24/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2012 | $7,000.00 | 02/24/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(C): The employer has failed to develop and implement an operating procedure discussing the control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs. Throughout the Facility: The employer did not develop an operating procedure that discusses what actions will be taken in the event of an exposure to anhydrous ammonia. The employer has failed to develop a procedure for response actions for employee exposure that would include but is not limited to event escalation, emergency response, or containment. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
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