Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1317675.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/14/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 150
Abatement Date: 12/19/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 11/21/2018
Final Order: 04/13/2019
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 1115
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/13/2019 | $0.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2018 | $0.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/14/2018 | $0.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii)(B): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for steps required to correct or avoid deviation from the operating limits in the covered process. On or around May 19, 2018 and at times prior thereto in the 1200 Polymerization process, the employer did not implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for steps required to correct or avoid deviation from operating limits to prevent over-pressuring the reactor with ethylene during startup.