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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1044850.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/25/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 90
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
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 | $3,500.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The Process Hazard Analysis did not address the hazards of the process: Employees engaged in production activities throughout the facility were exposed to chemical hazards associated with the catastrophic release of ammonia in that the Process Hazard Analysis did not address the quality of incoming Ammonia. Methods to verify the purchase of Ammonia such as certificates of analysis or bills of lading were not implemented. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.