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Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1443766.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 06/11/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 05/13/2020
Final Order: 10/01/2020
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 | 10/01/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement written procedures to manage changes to operating procedures. On or about November 3, 2019, in the Acid Scrubber Area of the Glycol#2 unit at Dow Chemical Plaquemine Plant, the Safety System Impairment Standard management of change requirements were not followed when the safety system, i.e. Emergency Block Valve #4502, was overridden.