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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1361878.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 42
Abatement Date: 10/31/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 06/14/2019
Final Order: 11/20/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1190
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/20/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/31/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/17/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer did not compile written process safety information including piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's); a) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to update (finalize) the P&IDs before developing its final process hazard analysis and before conducting the pre-startup safety review of the EO plant. Incorrect or outdated P&IDs do not allow the employer and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by the EO process exposing employees to the hazards of toxic and fire/explosion hazards.