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Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 446413.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 38
Abatement Date: 11/13/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 11/29/2012
Final Order: 12/20/2013
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/20/2013 | $7,000.00 | 11/13/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/05/2012 | $7,000.00 | 01/02/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2012 | $7,000.00 | 01/02/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not implement an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. Employer did not implement and follow the facility emergency action and emergency response plans regarding ammonia evacuation levels and determining wind direction to prevent exposure, during an employee evacuation from an external ammonia leak. On or about May 24, 2012, multiple ham line/converting employees suffered ammonia exposure injuries from wind driven ammonia gas leaking from the facility roof area, while evacuating their work area.