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Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1711730.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/15/2025
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 357
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/19/2024
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/19/2024 | $0.00 | 01/15/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2024 | $0.00 | 05/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the class of location: On or about November 20, 2023, the engine room contained standard electrical equipment that was not approved for the class of location. The Engine Room is classified as a Class I, Group D, Division 2 location because the employer's mechanical ventilation system was not operated according to Section 6.14.7 of their chosen recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) ANSI/IIAR 2 - 2021 Equipment, Design, and Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems. Failure to ensure that electrical equipment was approved for the class of location can result in employee exposure to anhydrous ammonia, fire, and explosion hazards in the Engine Room which could result in serious injuries or death.