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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1659283.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,372.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/06/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2023 | $0.00 | 10/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2023 | $8,372.00 | 10/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices a) 66 Kettles Process - On or about March 27, 2023 the employer did not follow their recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices in that some lengths of piping had not been visually inspected every 5 years as recommended by employer's selected consensus standard API 570, 2009. The piping that had not been inspected contains a Category 3 flammable liquid, is co-located and interconnected to piping and equipment containing Category 1 flammable liquids. If the piping were to break, employees could be exposed to the potential burn hazards of fires, explosions, or deflagrations caused by leaking material. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.