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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1180315.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/24/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/15/2017
Final Order: 06/04/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/04/2018 | $0.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/24/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: On or about December 22, 2016: a. The employer did not implement their written procedures relating to the on-going integrity of process equipment, when after a visual inspection determined that un-insulated piping between AU-5 Valve 5 and AU-5 Valve 6 was deficient (i.e., excessively corroded/deteriorated), the employer failed to further inspect the condition of the piping or replace the deficient pipes as their annual pipe and valve preventive maintenance procedures states. The continued operation of the deficient piping without further inspection and testing exposes employees to the release of toxic vapors. b. The employer did not implement their written procedures relating to the on-going integrity of process equipment, when after a visual inspection determined that un-insulated pipes connected to AU-201 Valve 1, AU-201 Valve 17 and AU-201 Valve 14 were deficient (i.e., excessively corroded/deteriorated), the employer failed to further inspect the condition of the piping or replace the deficient pipes as their annual pipe and valve preventive maintenance procedures states. The continued operation of the deficient piping without further inspection and testing exposes employees to the release of toxic vapors. c. The employer did not implement their written procedures relating to the on-going integrity of process equipment, when after a visual inspection determined that un-insulated pipes connected to AU-202 Valve 6, and AU-202 Valve 17 were deficient (i.e., excessively corroded/deteriorated), the employer failed to further inspect the condition of the piping or replace the deficient pipes as their annual pipe and valve preventive maintenance procedures states. The continued operation of the deficient piping without further inspection and testing exposes employees to the release of toxic vapors.