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29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1): The employer did not certify that they had evaluated compliance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.119 at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under this standard were adequate and are being followed. The employer does not ensure that an evaluation of the compliance with the provision of 29 CFR 1910.119 is certified at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under this standard were adequate and are being followed. 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 complete and process safety management compliance audit of the facility. This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIPVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER #783282, CITATION NUMBER #1, Item# 22. AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 23, 2013, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 430 POWDER PLANT RD, MCARTHUR, OH 45651. 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 not ensure that an evaluation of the compliance with the provision of 29 CFR 1910.119 is certified at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under this standard were adequate and are being followed.