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Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1374931.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/16/2019
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 08/20/2019
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/25/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/16/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/16/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): Emergency planning and response. The employer did not establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. a) On or about January 29, 2019 the employer did not establish and implement an employee alarm system in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38 (d) which requires that employers use a distinctive signal for each purpose (fire, inclement weather, and the release of hazardous chemicals) and comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.165. b) On or about January 27, 2019, the alarm system to indicate inclement weather, fire and the release of hazardous chemicals was not operational due to no electrical power to the alarm system. Employees were exposed to the hazard of burns, hazardous chemical and/or to inclement weather.