Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1503031.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $6,690.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 05/10/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 05/04/2021
Final Order: 10/08/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 1190
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/08/2021 | $6,690.00 | 05/10/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/17/2021 | $9,557.00 | 05/10/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2021 | $9,557.00 | 05/10/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(4): An incident investigation report was not prepared at the conclusion of the investigation to include at a minimum: the date of the incident; the date the investigation began; the factors that contributed to the incident; and any recommendations resulting from the investigation: (a) On or about October 24, 2020 a fire occurred in the Benko hotbox that had the potential to spread to various process equipment containing ethylene oxide including but not limited to reactors, storage tanks, process piping, and all associated piping and instrumentation exposing employees to inhalation, fire and explosion hazards associated with ethylene oxide.
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