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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 108641.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 05/25/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/21/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2012 | $7,000.00 | 05/25/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) Written procedures had not been developed and implemented for the by-passing of the discharge valve on the 20 reactor recirculation line exposing employees to contact and inhalation hazards of chlorine, hydrogen chloride, carbon tetrachloride, and chloroform. When bi-passing the 20 reactor recirculating discharge valve mechanical integrity procedures did not assure the reactivation of the valve. On or about November 3, 2011, a 3" X 18" stainless steel flexible hose lined with PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) on the discharge side of the R-20 recirculation pump ruptured, the 20 reactor recirculating discharge valve was in by-pass mode, resulting in the release of 20 reactor's contents.