Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1131939.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $6,436.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 100
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2016 | $6,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2016 | $6,436.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. a) Engine Room (Processing Plant): On or About March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer did not ensure that the ammonia detectors in the engine room were calibrated following the manufacturer's recommendations. a) Engine Room (Cook Plant): On or About March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer did not ensure that the ammonia detectors in the engine room were calibrated following the manufacturer's recommendations.