Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1464509.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,096.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/31/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0420
Substance: 2150
Substance: K105
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2020 | $8,096.00 | 03/31/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/01/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations were resolved in a timely manner with documented resolutions; document the actions that were to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of action completion dates; or communicate the actions to operating maintenance, and other employees working in the process areas or who may have been affected by the recommendations or actions: On or about February 19, 2020, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from highly hazardous chemicals as employees conducted work activities such as preventative maintenance on covered processes as needed. The employer did not perform an adequate five year revalidation(s)/review(s) to promptly address findings and recommendations in that they did not ensure that recommendations were resolved in a timely manner and documented. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).