Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1246391.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,958.00
Current Penalty: $6,970.70
Issuance Date: 12/07/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/18/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/15/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/15/2017 | $6,970.70 | 01/18/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2017 | $9,958.00 | 01/18/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer shall correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation. On or about July 13, 2017: a) Globe valve LR1-31 was missing its valve handle and icing around the stem of the valve could have prevented operation of shutting the valve. b) Pipe insulation between liquid level meters LR1-11 and LR1-12 had been removed for changes in equipment but had not been replaced or repaired after the work had been completed.