Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 III B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1547414.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/28/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $10,835.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 01/14/2022
Final Order: 02/28/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/28/2024 | $10,835.00 | 03/28/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/08/2022 | $13,653.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/2021 | $13,653.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): 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 that addressed health and safety considerations, such as precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment. (a) On or about 7/2/2021 - M1/M2 Process Area, employees were exposed to respiratory hazards from hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), Chlorofluoromethane (R-31), Hexafluoropropylene (HFP), and Trifluoromethane (R-23) when performing activities such as maintenance tasks that required a line break and M2 Plant Lab Plant sampling and the written procedures did not clearly identify the required level of respiratory protection.