Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1288495.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 26
Abatement Date: 08/10/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2018 | $12,934.00 | 08/10/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2018 | $12,934.00 | 08/10/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process. (a) On or about January 11, 2018 and at times prior thereto, in the Polypropylene Line 3 Process Unit at the INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex in LaPorte, Texas, the employer did not implement its written operating procedures for troubleshooting pluggage of the PDS2 process piping that includes opening of the V-R228G sample pot. (b) On or about January 11, 2018 and at times prior thereto, in the Polypropylene Line 3 Process Unit at he INEOS Battleground Manufacturing Complex in LaPorte, Texas, the employer did not develop written operating procedures for the method its workers utilize for troubleshooting pluggage of the PDS2 process piping that includes opening of the V-R228G sample pot.