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Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1116210.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/05/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 08/01/2016
Final Order: 02/02/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/02/2017 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/04/2016 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2016 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The process hazard analysis did not identify, evaluate, and address the control of the hazards involved in the process: a) On or about 05/17/16, in the Bleach Department; employees involved in bleach process were exposed to sulfur dioxide liquid and vapors when the Process Hazard Analysis conducted March 2014 did not evaluate the hazards associated with using a one ton container of sulfur dioxide located outside the department and by being struck by vehicle traffic. b) On or about 05/17/16, in the Bleach Department; employees involved in bleach process were exposed to sulfur dioxide liquid and vapors when the Process Hazard Analysis conducted March 2014 did not evaluate the hazards associated with not having installed a proper SO2 sensor instead of relying on employees in working in the department to detect leaks from the one ton container of sulfur dioxide located outside the department. c) On or about 05/17/16, in the Bleach Department; employees involved in bleach process were exposed to sulfur dioxide liquid and vapors when the Process Hazard Analysis conducted March 2014 did not evaluate the hazards associated with the lack of an automatic shut-down system for the one ton container of sulfur dioxide located outside the department. d) On or about 05/17/16, in the Bleach Department; employees involved in bleach process were exposed to sulfur dioxide liquid and vapors when the Process Hazard Analysis conducted March 2014 did not evaluate the hazards associated with evacuation of the supply line used with the a one ton container of sulfur dioxide located outside the department. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED