Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions: The employer does not ensure process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process includes the safe upper and lower limits such as temperatures, pressures, flows or composition. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to include the safe upper and lower limits of the process in the process safety information for the PETN Drying and Booster Manufacturing processes. Safe upper and lower limits of the process include but are not limited to: a. PETN Dryer Temperature b. PETN Dryer Airflow c. PETN Moisture Content d. Kettle Mixture Temperature e. Scrubber Air Flow f. Scrubber Liquid/Water Flow g. Scrubber Filter Inlet Pressure h. Scrubber Media/Demister Pressure Differential This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. 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 process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process includes the safe upper and lower limits such as temperatures, pressures, flows or composition.