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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Inspection Nr: 1706198.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status:

Initial Penalty: $9,795.00

Current Penalty: $9,795.00

Issuance Date: 04/23/2024

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 12

Abatement Date: 06/03/2024

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0317700

Contest Date: 05/21/2024

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

Substance: 0926

Substance: 1210

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	C: Contested	05/21/2024	$9,795.00	06/03/2024	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/23/2024	$9,795.00	06/03/2024	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis (PHA) did not address the hazards of the process: a) Green Lines, Mix House, Bay 9: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that the PHA addressed the hazard of electrostatic discharge during the addition of solids (i.e., diphenylamine or DPA) to flammable liquids in the makeup tank. Static discharge in the presence of a flammable atmosphere can cause a flash fire and expose employees to burn hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

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