Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100038 C01 Emergency action plans.
Inspection Nr: 314928060
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2011 | $3,000.00 | 05/31/2011 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $4,900.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.38(c): The employer did not have procedures that contained the minimum elements of an emergency action plan that addressed elements as described in 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1) through (5): The employer does not ensure that the emergency action plan contained procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency; emergency evacuation; including type of evacuation and exit route; procedures followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate; accounting for all employees after evacuation; and procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties. This exposed employees to possible fire, burn, and inhalation hazards in the event of an accident or explosion. This violation occurred on or about October 20, 2010 at Woodward Iodine Corporation. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of