Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1317675.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $11,641.00
Issuance Date: 11/14/2018
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 120
Abatement Date: 12/19/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 11/21/2018
Final Order: 04/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/13/2020 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/14/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not inform contract employees of potential fire, explosion or toxic release hazards related to working on or near a covered process. On or around May 19, 2018 in Block 1 of its process area at the Kuraray EVAL facility in Pasadena, TX, the employer did not inform contract employees of potential hazards of release of flammable materials from the 1201 reactor while in upset condition. (a) Employer did not inform Force Corporation of elevated pressure and potential release hazard (b) Employer did not inform Industrial Solutions Inc. of elevated pressure and potential release hazard (c) Employer did not inform Certified Safety of elevated pressure and potential release hazard (d) Employer did not inform Universal Plant Services of elevated pressure and potential release hazard (e) Employer did not inform Ardent Services of elevated pressure and potential release hazard (f) Employer did not inform Chemic Engineers of elevated pressure and potential release hazard