Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1463040.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/08/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $7,422.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 08/28/2020
Final Order: 11/19/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/19/2020 | $6,500.00 | 01/08/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/01/2020 | $7,422.00 | 09/08/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2020 | $7,422.00 | 09/08/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(ii): The process hazard analysis did not address the identification of any previous incident which has a likely potential for catastrophic consequences in the workplace. a) Location: 9 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 On or about 2/10/20, the process hazard analysis did not address three previous incidents of fires that occurred related to the Dekon manufacturing process. The incidents are as follows; a) The process hazard analysis did not address an incident that occurred on 12/07/12, where a fire occurred during the process where the product ignited during the process, resulting in a fire. b) The process hazard analysis did not address an incident that occurred on 12/16/16, where outside air was able to enter a funnel, resulting in an explosion. c) The process hazard analysis did not address an incident that occurred on 2/9/19, where personal protective equipment was placed in an incorrect container, resulting in a fire.