Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100120 Q06 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1124372.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/13/2016 6
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/21/2016
Final Order: 04/24/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2017 | $70,000.00 | 07/13/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2016 | $70,000.00 | 07/13/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $70,000.00 | 07/13/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6): Training was not based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, was not conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident. a) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: Maintenance employees responded to an ammonia release in the role of a Hazardous Materials Technician without proper emergency response training per 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). The response to ammonia releases are required by Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. b) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: Maintenance employees responded to an ammonia release in the role of an Hazardous Materials Specialist without proper emergency response training per 1910.120(q)(6)(iv). The response to ammonia releases are required by Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. c) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: Maintenance employees responded to an ammonia release in the role of an Incident Commander without proper emergency response training per 1910.120(q)(6)(v). The response to ammonia releases are required by Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. Abatement certification and documentation are required under this item.