Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1020247.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/06/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $5,600.00 | 11/06/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 08/07/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspections and tests on process equipment: At this workplace the employer did not inspect and test critical process equipment such as but not limited to Emergency Shut Down (ESD) valves, and pressure relief and control valves. Employees at this facility were exposed to fire and explosion hazards and to catastrophic release of flammable gases.