Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 III B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1344954.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,251.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/23/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/05/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/2019 | $3,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2019 | $6,251.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): The employer failed to ensure that the Process Safety Management Standard Operating Procedures included safety and health consideration precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. On or about 4 September 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the King Valve for the High Pressure Receiver was readily accessible in order to implement the shutdown procedure in the event of an emergency. The valve was identified by signage but is located on top of the Receiver with no ladder or platform to reach the valve.