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Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1207858.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/01/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,436.50
Issuance Date: 05/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2017 | $4,436.50 | 06/01/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2017 | $8,873.00 | 06/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish and implement an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. The emergency action plan did not include procedures for handling small releases: The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards while engaged in chemical mixing activities. This was most recently documented on or about February 7, 2017 at the Airosol Company, Inc., located at 1206 Illinois Street in Neodesha, Kansas. The company failed to establish and implement an emergency action plan that includes procedures for handling small releases. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.