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Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1443766.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
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 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not document the safe operating limits, consequences of deviation and steps required to correct or avoid deviation. On or about November 3, 2019, in the Acid Scrubber Area of the Glycol#2 unit at Dow Chemical Plaquemine Plant, the employer did not document the safe operating limits, consequences of deviation and steps required to correct or avoid deviation arising from the 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.