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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Inspection Nr: 1633318.015

Citation: 01003

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $15,625.00

Current Penalty: $11,000.00

Issuance Date: 05/08/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 20

Abatement Date: 06/08/2023

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0213600

Contest Date:

Final Order: 07/26/2023

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	07/26/2023	$11,000.00	06/08/2023	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	05/08/2023	$15,625.00	06/08/2023	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1):The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119: (a) Room 30 HEPES process- On or about 11/9/2022, the employer operates and maintains a covered process involving methanol, a class 1 flammable liquid having a flashpoint below 100F exceeding the TQ of 10,000 lbs. The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

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