Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1464509.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,097.00
Issuance Date: 08/12/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/31/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 0420
Substance: 2150
Substance: K105
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2020 | $8,097.00 | 03/31/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/01/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. On or about February 19, 2020, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from highly hazardous chemicals and the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment such as, but not limited to, piping. The employer did not ensure procedures were developed onsite in accordance with recognized and generally good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, the American Petroleum Institute 570: Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems -FOURTH EDITION; ADD 1: May 2017; ADD 2: March 2018; ERTA 1: April 2018. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).