Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1418599.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/24/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/22/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/24/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/24/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(4): The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to each of the findings of the compliance audit: a) Gas Processing Plant: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer had not promptly determined and documented an appropriate response to at least one of the findings of the 2018 PSM compliance audit response, in that the employer had not established and implemented written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of the plant grounding system that is used to control static electricity from becoming an ignition source in the process equipment which contains greater than 10,000 pounds of flammable gases and liquids.