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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 986151.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/05/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 02/05/2015
Final Order: 07/06/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/06/2015 | $3,000.00 | 06/05/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/25/2015 | $5,000.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2015 | $5,000.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently as determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. a)Chlorine Room: The employer's preventative maintenance procedures identified a bi-annual inspection cycle for the MaxPro RA valve closure systems (utilized on the 1 ton chlorine cylinders) when manufacturer's instructions recommended a monthly lubrication cycle on or about 7/21/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.