Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: a) Outside the Ammonia Pump Room - On or about March 2, 2016, Nitrogen and flammable compressed gas cylinders for use on and in the plant premises were stored standing in the office staff parking lot immediately outside of the Ammonia pump room door unsupported and unprotected against being struck by vehicles or equipment. 1) The cylinders were not stored in accordance with CGI Pamphlet P-1-1965 paragraph 3.3.8 in that they were not protected against being struck by heavy moving objects such as forklifts, material handling equipment or vehicles. 2) The cylinders were not stored in accordance with CGI Pamphlet P-1-1965 paragraph 3.3.9 in that they were not protected from the ground beneath to prevent rusting. 3) The cylinders were not stored in accordance with CGI Pamphlet P-1-1965 paragraph 3.3.10 in that they were not protected against tampering by unauthorized individuals. 4) The cylinders were not stored in accordance with CGI Pamphlet P-1-1965 paragraph 3.4.4 in that they were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over prior to use. b) Outside the Ammonia Pump Room - On or about March 2, 2016, Nitrogen and flammable compressed gas cylinders were moved from unsecured storage in the office staff parking lot outside the Ammonia pump room by being strapped together and moved on the plain bare forks of the Yale forklift. The cylinders were not moved in accordance with CGI Pamphlet P-1-1965 paragraph 3.2.6 in that they were not handled with a safe cradle or platform designed to hold the cylinders. No Abatement Certification or documentation Required.