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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1044850.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/25/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 90
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/22/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/22/2015 | $2,750.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $5,500.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: Employees engaged in production activities throughout the facility were exposed to chemical hazards associated with the catastrophic release of ammonia in that the employer had not documented and implemented compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for the marking of Ammonia refrigeration piping and system components to comply with IIAR Bulletin # 114 09/1991; and ANSI A13.1, 2007. Missing Valve Tag Identifications include but are not limited to 5 sets of the High Gas NH3 Valves; and 2 sets of the Defrost Release Valves. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.