Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 V Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1546668.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,167.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 45
Abatement Date: 01/03/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/02/2022
Final Order: 11/19/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/19/2022 | $0.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/03/2022 | $11,167.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2022 | $11,167.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(v): The process hazard analysis did not address facility siting. A) Chlorine process: On of about 8/10/21 the employer did not address facility siting. The 1999, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 PHAs did not address potential toxic release of chlorine gas scenarios and the impact on employees throughout the plant, including the furnace area, office building, warehouse and maintenance area. Employees work in these areas daily. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.