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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 IC Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315091298
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/28/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 07/31/2012
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2012 | 07/31/2012 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2012 | 04/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the electrical classification: An electrical classification of the chlorine process was not provided for the water treatment plant where electrical equipment was being used. The operators working inside the chlorine storage / feed rooms were to fire / electrical hazards due to no evaluation being performed to determine if the electrical equipment operating in the chlorine process that could possibly react with the inadvertent release of chlorine gas. Employee(s) were exposed to release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to death or injury to persons working in the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.