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Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1491152.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $40,959.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2021
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 440
Abatement Date: 04/02/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 03/22/2021
Final Order: 04/01/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/01/2022 | $40,959.00 | 04/02/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/23/2021 | $13,653.00 | 04/02/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2021 | $13,653.00 | 04/02/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The process hazard analysis did not identify, evaluate, and address the control of the hazards involved in the process: (a) HIPS process, railyard operations: On or prior to September 1, 2020, the employer did not implement management of change procedures to manage changes associated with a railcar containing styrene monomer that could not be unloaded for approximately three months because of delayed contractor management issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing employers to toxic, fire and/or explosion hazards. (b) HIPS Feed Prep Unit: On or prior to September 1, 2020, the process hazard analysis did not adequately identify, evaluate, and address the control of hazards associated with a railcar containing styrene that could not be unloaded for approximately three months such that the employer failed to evaluate runaway reaction hazards associated with the uncontrolled polymerization, exposing employees to toxic, fire and/or explosion hazards.