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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1031388.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $5,390.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/10/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/31/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/31/2015 | $5,390.00 | 08/10/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/2015 | $5,390.00 | 08/10/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: (a) On or about 2/6/15 - at A10 processing building, the employer failed to document and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices to protect employees exposed to explosion and fire hazards based on the safety standards the company relied on to comply with the standard. Employees were engaged in the manual mixing and blending of pyrotechnic compositions. (b) On or about 2/6/15 - at A10 processing building, the employer failed to document and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices to protect employees exposed to explosion and fire hazards when manually screening and grinding pyrotechnic compositions based on the safety standards the company relied on to comply with this standard. (c) On or about 2/6/15 - at A10 processing building, the employer failed to document and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices to protect employees exposed to explosion and fire hazards as specified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1124-2006 Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles section 4.5.2.2 in that a metal table was present with nonconductive material on top in an area where pyrotechnic material was being mixed. Please note: The employer will need to identify in the PSM process safety documentation the proper identification of the type of composition and whether or not the NFPA definition for "salute powder" applies to the processes being conducted at the facility. (d) On or about 2/6/15 - at A10 processing building, the employer failed to document and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices to protect employees exposed to explosion and fire hazards in that employees were using metal screens with a wooden frame. The wooden frame could not be grounded.