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Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 489343.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2012
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 12/28/2012
Final Order: 06/23/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/23/2014 | $7,000.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/10/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2012 | $7,000.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) in a safe and timely manner when necessary means where taken to assure safe operation.(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROCESS OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) The employer does not ensure that deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits are corrected in a safe and timely manner. Instance c). This violation occurred on or about July 2012 in the ammonia refrigeration refrigeration systems where employees were exposed to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards from potential releases of anhydrous ammonia without ensuring the alarm system for ammonia was operational. 1. Engine room #2 (ER#2) 2. Engine room #3 (ER#3) 3. Engine room #4 (ER#4) Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19 within ten (10) calendar days of abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits are corrected in a safe and timely manner.