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Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 994622.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 58
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $1,000.00 | 10/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $2,700.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $2,700.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38: At the establishment a written emergency action plan did not address procedures to be followed by employee(s) required to remain at their position to plug any of the furnaces in the production department before they can evacuate, during a chlorine gas leak. Employee(s) were exposed to the release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere or fire that can lead to injury or death to persons working at the facility.