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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M06 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1640714.015
Citation: 01017
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 203
Abatement Date: 08/08/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 07/10/2023
Final Order: 03/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2024 | $0.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2023 | $12,278.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2023 | $12,278.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(6): The incident investigation report was not reviewed with all affected personnel whose job tasks are relevant to the incident findings including contract employees where applicable: Establishment: Employer did not review the information in the incident investigation report with affected personnel including, but not limited to, employees who monitor and/or operate the ammonia refrigeration system following the investigation of the incidents: a) On or about August 1, 2022, when a pipe connection on Compressor REF-AMCOMP 3 broke causing an anhydrous ammonia leak. b) On or about May 17, 2022, approximately 1,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia was released from the relief valves into the header to the atmosphere.