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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II A Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1442847.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $9,639.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/15/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2020 | $9,639.00 | 05/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2020 | $9,639.00 | 05/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii)(A): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that addressed the consequences of deviations from the operating limits in the covered process; Avantor Performance Materials/Philipsburg, NJ/Building 101-Methanol Distillation Process Area: a) On or about October 2, 2019, the employer's operating procedure WI-00244 - Solvent Distillation did not include consequences from loss of nitrogen during Methanol distillation, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. b) On or about October 2, 2019, the employer's operating procedure WI-0024 - Solvent Distillation failed to identify the consequences from loss of agitation during Methanol distillations, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release.