Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 489343.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 01/11/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
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 | R: Review Commission | 06/23/2014 | $2,500.00 | 01/11/2013 | Other | |
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: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROCESS OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) The employer does not establish or implement written procedures to manage changes to the ventilation system in the engine rooms. This violation occurred on or about June 11, 2012 in the ammonia refrigeration engine rooms 2, 3, and 4 where employees were exposed to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards from potential releases of anhydrous ammonia without establishing and implementing written procedures to manage changes to operation in the interim for emergency ventilation quantity deficiencies. 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 process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process includes design codes and standards employed.