Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. On or about 9/11/13, in the ammonia engine room, employees were exposed to an ammonia inhalation hazard as doors leading from the machine room into the production room were not tight fitting, self-closing open outward and equipped with panic hardware doors. or in the alternative: OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to an ammonia inhalation hazard when doors leading from the machine room into the production room were not tight fitting, self-closing open outward and equipped with panic hardware doors. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.