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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 957166.015
Citation: 01016
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 31
Abatement Date: 08/21/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $0.00 | 08/21/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2014 | $7,000.00 | 08/21/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The employer did not certify annually that the operating procedures are current and accurate. The employer does not ensure the annual certification that the written operating procedures were current and accurate. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to certify annually that the written operating procedures were current and accurate for the ballon filling, PETN drying, booster manufacturing, and explosives storage areas. This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the annual certification that the written operating procedures were current and accurate.