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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: a) Croda, Inc., New Castle, Delaware - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to develop and implement procedures to be followed by Ethylene Oxide Batch Plant employees who remain to operate critical plant equipment before they evacuate. One feasible means of abatement would be to comply with 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(3). b) Croda, Inc., New Castle, Delaware - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to include procedures to account for all employees after evacuation due to an emergency release of ethylene oxide. One feasible means of abatement would be to comply with 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(4). c) Croda, Inc., New Castle, Delaware - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to include the name and job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan. One feasible means of abatement would be to comply with 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6). These conditions contributed to employee exposure to the toxic, fire, and explosion hazards posed by ethylene oxide.