Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1443766.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $6,747.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 06/11/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 05/13/2020
Final Order: 10/01/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/01/2020 | $6,747.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2020 | $0.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2020 | $0.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The hazards of the process; The employer did not address the hazards of the process. On or about November 3, 2019, and at-times prior thereto, the 2017 reactive chemicals process hazard analysis for the Dow Chemical Company Glycol #2 facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana did not identify, evaluate and control the hazards presented from reverse flow of sulfuric acid water solution from the acid scrubber (T-410) to the Knockout Drum (D-410), in the presence of liquid Ethylene Oxide.