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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 315085118
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 06/24/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 06/01/2011
Final Order: 07/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/23/2012 | $7,000.00 | 06/24/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2011 | $7,000.00 | 06/24/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: At the establishment, the employer had not conducted a worksite hazard assessment for the Maintenance and Refrigeration Department to determine if there were hazards present that would necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to footwear, SCBAs, protective level-A suits, air purifying respirators, etc. Employees were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which result in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.