Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1443766.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 06/11/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 05/13/2020
Final Order: 10/01/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/01/2020 | $0.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/11/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment. On or about November 3, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at Dow Chemical Company Glycol #2 facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana, the employer did not ensure PSM critical process piping components, including but not limited to, check valves were inspected and maintained to ensure its reliability and capability to prevent reverse flow.