Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1652377.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,685.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 07/24/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/06/2023 | $0.00 | 07/24/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/20/2023 | $7,685.00 | 07/24/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) before use: (a) Building 1, trains 6/7 (Ethanothebaine crude wet process), hydrogenator H-1024: On or about 12/22/22 until 1/19/23, the employer did not correct a flange leak occurring at the bottom valve of vessel H-1024,exposing employees to fire, explosion, and toxic hazards during operation.