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Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1087765.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 52
Abatement Date: 03/30/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/30/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2016 | $5,000.00 | 03/30/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities and the employer did not certify annually that the operating procedures were current and accurate. a) On or about 08/27/2015, the employer had not annually reviewed or certified that operating procedures were current and accurate such as but not limited to; "Outside Work Crews Working In Or On Company Facilities or Grounds" standard safety procedure #6, "Watch Tour Instruction" for the night watchman, Control System Operations Manual for the tank farm and Resin Kettle Log Batch/Formula operating procedures. b) On or about 11/19/2015, the employer did not review the written operating procedures for formaldehyde unloading when a management of change (MOC) procedure required a temporary change by "Keep Blocking valve open at vapor return hose for Formaldehyde Unloading" as part of the carbon canister (scrubber) MOC procedure (W/O No. 20156362).