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Standard Cited: 19100119 D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315091298
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/31/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2012
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2012 | $2,800.00 | 07/31/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2012 | $4,000.00 | 04/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(d): The employer did not develop a written compilation of process safety information on hazardous chemicals in the process, the technology of the process, and the equipment in the process before conducting the process hazard analysis: Employee(s) working in the water treatment plant were exposed to asphyxiation hazards due to the process safety information for the following equipment not being available: (a)no written process safety information for the chlorine ton cylinders. (b)no written process safety information for the clear tubing being used for chlorine gas (c)no written process safety information for the chlorine metal piping. (d)no written process safety information for the chlorine pvc plastic piping (vent line). (e)no written process safety information for the chlorine globe valves. (f)no written process safety information for the black flexible tubing attached to the vacuum regulators. (g)no written process safety information for the clear tubing being used for the chlorine vent line. (h)no written process safety information for the flexible connector. (i)no written process safety information for the lead washers. Employee(s) were exposed to release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to death or injury to persons working in the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.