Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1044418.015
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/08/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/08/2015 | $1,960.00 | 03/09/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2015 | $4,900.00 | 09/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard:
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. On or about March 3, 2015, the employer had not developed an emergency action plan (EAP) to respond to emergencies in the ammonia refrigeration system and releases of ammonia from the 13,000 pound anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system as required under Process Safety Management (PSM) for Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHC).