Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1159065.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $6,235.50
Issuance Date: 12/22/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 26
Abatement Date: 06/20/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1290
Substance: 1291
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2017 | $6,235.50 | 06/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2016 | $12,471.00 | 06/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment: a) The Formaldehyde above ground storage tank at 238 Nonotuck Street Florence, MA: On or about September 13, 2016, an external inspection (under the insulation) of the storage tank was not accomplished and testing of the tank was not performed since April 18, 2001. b) The Formaldehyde weigh tank at 238 Nonotuck Street Florence, MA: On or about September 13, 2016, the employer did not perform inspection and testing on the Formaldehyde weigh tank in the wet end department on the third floor of the facility. c) The Formaldehyde supply and return piping at 238 Nonotuck Street Florence, MA: On or about September 13, 2016, the employer did not perform inspection and testing on the Formaldehyde solution supply and return piping in the facility. d) The wet end reactor at 238 Nonotuck Street Florence, MA: On or about September 13, 2016, the employer did not perform inspection and testing on reactor #1 in the wet end department on the third floor of the facility.