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Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1533816.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 233
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/06/2021
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 05/11/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2021 | $10,728.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $10,728.00 | 10/22/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information addressing at least the elements listed in 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(A)-1910.119(f)(1)(iv): On or about May 28, 2021, where sulfur dioxide (liquid) was present in quantities greater than 1000 pounds, the employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures which outline items (i) through (iv) of 1910.119(f)(1). Lack of operating procedures consistent with the requirements of the PSM standard can result in equipment malfunction, failure, or chemical release exposing employees to hazards associated with sulfur dioxide.