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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 VI Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1498785.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,516.00
Current Penalty: $7,433.80
Issuance Date: 04/06/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 115
Abatement Date: 05/21/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/29/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2021 | $7,433.80 | 05/21/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2021 | $13,516.00 | 05/21/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(vi): The process hazard analysis did not address human factors. On or about October 14, 2020, the employer's process hazard analysis (PHA) failed to identify and evaluate the hazards associated with the aerosol filling process in the tank farm and the gashouse. The employees operate the aerosol line in the gashouse and open valves at the tank farm to bring flammables to the gashouse. The PHA failed to address human factors such as mislabeling of equipment and piping which could lead to a situation where employees responsible for operating or maintaining the process could be confused and open/close incorrect valve, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards from the release of flammable liquids and gases in aerosol filling operations.