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Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 315027292
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $15,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 05/27/2011
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2011 | $4,000.00 | 05/27/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2011 | $15,000.00 | 05/27/2011 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a.Ammonia Compressor Room. On or about January 3, 2011 and at times prior thereto, the emergency eyewash and shower inside the compressor room was frozen. Employees were changing the compressor oil and were exposed to the anhydrous ammonia. b.Ammonia Railcar Unloading: On or about January 3, 2011 and at times prior thereto, the emergency eyewash and shower were frozen, exposing the employees to anhydrous ammonia. The J.R. Simplot Company, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in inspection number 311577605, citation 2, item 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 27, 2008, with respect to a workplace located at 1150 W. Highway 30, Pocatello, Idaho. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.