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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1317675.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $11,641.00
Issuance Date: 11/14/2018
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 150
Abatement Date: 12/19/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 11/21/2018
Final Order: 04/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 1115
Substance: 2572
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/13/2020 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/14/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The process hazard analysis was not appropriate to the complexity of the process and did not identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process: On or about May 19, 2018 and at times prior thereto at the Kuraray EVAL manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas, the evaluation of relief valve vents in the process hazard analysis for the 1200 polymerization process: (a) Does not identify and evaluate phase change of ethylene (e) The level of protection analysis for R-1201 is based on PSI for equipment not in the process (f) Did not identify risks for persons being in the relief valve vent/exhaust zone performing work while the reactor operates in unstable/upset condition.