Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 IB Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315091298
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2012
Nr Instances: 25
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 03/02/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2012 | $2,800.00 | 03/02/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2012 | $4,000.00 | 03/02/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID'S): At the water treatment building, the employer had not verified that the P&ID's were up to date and accurate for use by Veolia water employee(s) and contractors for line breaks, equipment / piping replace or repairs, and etc. Piping circuits were evaluated and the following was noted: Chlorine Storage Room (a)Yoke valves between two gate valves for each cylinder were drawn on the p&id, but were not observed during the walk around. (b)A pressure gauge down stream from the ton cylinders were drawn on the p&id, but not observed during the walk around. (c)A globe valve was observed above the drip leg cap(#6), but was not drawn on the p&id. (d)A Jamesbury ball valve was observed downstream of drip leg (#6), but was not drawn on the p&id. (e)A flange coupling with a lead washer was observed between the pressure reducer and the Jamesbury ball valve, but not drawn on the p&id. (f)A metal to plastic coupling was observed on the chlorine vent line that was exiting the Fisher Porter pressure reducer during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (g)The vent line exiting the Fisher Porter pressure reducer was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (h)A coupling flange downstream of the pressure reducer was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (i)a second Jamesbury ball valve was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (j)A second Jamesbury ball valve was observed downstream of the coupling flange, but not drawn on the p&id. (k)A second drip leg downstream of the Fisher Porter pressure reducer was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (l)A globe valve on the second drip leg downstream of the Fisher Porter pressure reducer was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. Chlorine Feed Room (m)A flange was observed between the strainer and the drip leg upstream of chlorinator #1, but was not drawn on the p&id. (n)A pressure gage upstream of chlorinator #1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (o)A globe valve between the pressure gauge and drip leg (#11) for chlorinator 1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (p)A heater attached to drip leg (#11) for chlorinator 1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (q)A globe valve between drip leg (#11) and the vacuum regulator for chlorinator 1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (r)A flange was observed between the strainer and the drip leg upstream of chlorinator #2, but was not drawn on the p&id. (s)A pressure gauge upstream of chlorinator #2 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (t)A globe valve between the pressure gauge and drip leg (#11) for chlorinator 2 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (u)A heater attached to drip leg (#11) for chlorinator 2 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (v)A globe valve between drip leg (#11) and the vacuum regulator for chlorinator 2 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (w)A vent line from vacuum regulator for chlorinator 1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (x)A vent line from vacuum regulator for chlorinator 2 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. (y)A rotameter for chlorinator #1 was observed during the walk around, but not drawn on the p&id. Employee(s) were exposed to release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to death or injury to persons working in the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(2) abatement of the above violation was verified at the time of inspection. No certification is required.tion