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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101047 H01 III Ethylene oxide.
Inspection Nr: 1503031.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $9,557.00
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 | $9,557.00 | 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: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.1047(h)(1)(iii):The ethylene oxide emergency plan did not include the elements prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.39 fire prevention plans: (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 which potentially exposed employee to inhalation, fire and explosion hazards associated with ethylene oxide. The employers ethylene emergency action plan did not include the minimal elements of a written fire prevention plan.