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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 985296.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1700
Abatement Date: 03/02/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2015 | $0.00 | 03/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/02/2015 | 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) in a safe and timely manner: a. In the Olefins-1 Unit at Formosa Plastics Corporation located in Point Comfort, Texas, the employer operated process piping with deficient piping supports; such as but not limited to the FG331-1" Fuel Gas vent piping system. b. In the Ethylene Glycol Unit at Formosa Plastics Corporation located in Point Comfort, Texas, the employer operated process equipment with broken sight glass; such as but not limited to the G-V-223 Regenerator Reboiler Condensate Tank. c. In the Olefins-1 Unit at Formosa Plastics Corporation located in Point Comfort, Texas, the employer operated deficient process equipment such as but not limited to the Dryer Regen Heater 3122-C and control valve LV-31203.