Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1706198.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,795.00
Current Penalty: $9,795.00
Issuance Date: 04/23/2024
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 04/23/2026
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 05/21/2024
Final Order: 01/22/2026
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Substance: 1210
Substance: 1890
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/22/2026 | $9,795.00 | 04/23/2026 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/21/2024 | $9,795.00 | 06/03/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/23/2024 | $9,795.00 | 06/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii): The employer's written operating procedures did not address the requirements for the operating limits: a) Green Lines, Mix House, Bay 9: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer failed to address the operating limits in the written operating procedure, 4-02-009B - Preparation of Solvent Mixes, when employees prepared solvent mixtures using the flammable liquid, diethyl ether, in the makeup tank. The vapors from the flammable liquid used in the solvent mixtures can ignite and expose employees to flash fire hazards. b) Solvents Area: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer failed to address the operating limits in the written operating procedure, RAD-SV-418 - Transferring Ether Product from T7 to M10, when employees worked with diethyl ether. Exposure to diethyl ether could lead to serious injury or death from chemical inhalation and fire hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED ABATEMENT NOTE: The operating limits shall address the consequences of deviation and steps required to correct or avoid deviation.
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