Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100111 B09 V Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
Inspection Nr: 727021.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $3,060.00
Current Penalty: $3,060.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2013 | $3,060.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2013 | $3,060.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.111 (b)(9)(v): Shutoff valves shall not be installed between the safety-relief valves and the container; except, that a shut-off valve may be used where the arrangement of this valve is such as always to afford full required capacity flow through the relief valves: a.) East Sphere- A gate valve was located between the safety-relief valve and the container and no positive means was used to ensure the safety-relief valve remained open, on or about 2-4-13. b.) West Sphere- A gate valve was located between the safety-relief valve and the container and no positive means was used to ensure the safety-relief valve remained open, on or about 2-4-13. Abatement Observed During Inspection-No certification Required