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

29 CFR 1910.119(i)(2): The pre-startup safety review did not confirm that prior to the introduction of highly hazardous chemicals to a process: 29 CFR 1910.119(i)(2)(ii): Safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures were in place and were adequate: On or about and prior to November 15, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that the pre-startup safety review for a new facility confirmed that safety, operating, maintenance and emergency procedures to comply with this part were in place and adequate prior to the introduction of highly hazardous chemicals to the CESS/electrolyte covered process. The employer had not developed adequate written operating procedures to comply with the requirements of 1910.119(f)(1)(i)-(iv) including but not limited to normal operations, emergency shutdown, emergency operations, startup following an emergency shutdown and safety systems and their functions. The employer had not developed adequate written mechanical integrity procedures to comply with the requirements of 1910.119(j)(2)-(6) including but not limited to maintenance, equipment inspection, equipment testing and quality assurance written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.