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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1123880.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/22/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 08/08/2016
Final Order: 01/16/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/16/2018 | $0.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/10/2016 | $5,000.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2016 | $5,000.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): Information pertaining to equipment in the process did not include relief system design and design basis: a) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer's process safety information for the relief system design basis was incomplete in that the flow capacity analysis failed to appropriately calculate the sizing of the relief system by not including the Kc value as required when using a rupture disc in combination with the pressure relief valve (PSV-20598A/B) per RAGAGEP such as, but not limited to, API 520 Part I, 2000, Section 3.11.2, on or about 2/9/16. b) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employers process safety information for the relief system design basis was incomplete in that the inlet pressure loss calculation failed to include the pressure loss from the vessel (V-218A/B) to the inlet of the 3 pipe leading the 4 pressure relief valves (PSV-20945A/B & PSV-20948A/B), on or about 2/9/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.