Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1382181.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $6,385.50
Issuance Date: 07/12/2019
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 08/28/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/09/2019 | $6,385.50 | 08/28/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/28/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means were taken to assure safe operation: In The Alternative 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(ii): The employer did not perform appropriate checks and inspections to assure that equipment is installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer instructions. At the Graphic Packaging International Texarkana Mill in Queen City, Texas, the employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits and did not implement interim measures to ensure safety of the equipment. (b) On or about February 20, 2019 and at times prior thereto Flange MeOH 0013A in the methanol piping was not properly bolted. The flange did not have not have all the fastening bolts installed. (f) On or about February 20, 2019 and at times prior thereto Flange MeOH 0005 in the methanol area was not of the material specified in the piping specification for Methanol Piping.