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Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1604886.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 01/06/2023
Final Order: 02/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/09/2024 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/13/2023 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2022 | $14,502.00 | 12/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel: On or about June 13, 2022, the employer did not implement safe work practices when employees were engaged in activities including, but not limited to opening process equipment or piping to prevent workers from being exposed to chlorine dioxide while flushing process piping at the Bleach Plant. a) At ClO2 Pump #1, employees were exposed to splashing from the release of ClO2 liquid from the piping and the vapors emitted in the air from the ClO2. b) Employees connecting an industrial water hose to the exterior drainpipe of the ClO2 Pump #1 were exposed to ClO2 liquid released from the piping and vapors.