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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 663538.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2013
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 36
Abatement Date: 04/10/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/17/2013
Final Order: 10/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 10/27/2020 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/19/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process: The employer does not ensure the process hazard analysis addresses the hazards of the process. In the Zone 2/CAT Wickes Boiler Area the employer did not ensure the 1992 and 2008 Process Hazard Analyses addressed the hazards of the process where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from potential releases of fuel gas and other flammable liquids or gasses for hazards of the process such as but not limited to: a) Failure to purge or adequately purge the boiler firebox prior to lighting the burner pilot. b) Loss of burner pilot during the initial start-up of the boiler burner. c) Loss of burner flame. d) High or prolonged fuel gas flow to the burner without a pilot or flame present. e) Failure of the burner to light. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the process hazard analysis addresses the hazards of the process.