Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 III A Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1511131.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $8,571.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2021
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/12/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2021 | $8,571.00 | 10/12/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2021 | $9,557.00 | 08/13/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(A): Operating procedures did not address properties of, and hazards presented by, the chemicals used in the process: a) Chlorine Storage Building: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Training Program, Program "C", did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine, on or about 1/21/2021. b) Production: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Standard Operating Procedures, Program "E", Metal Pumps/Chlorine Injection System/Plumbing at Furnace, did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine, on or about 1/21/2021. c) Production: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Standard Operating Procedures, Program "F", Chlorine Sensors and Controls, did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine, on or about 1/21/2021. d) Production: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Standard Operating Procedures, Program "G", Purging of Chlorine System for Shutdown Periods, did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine and nitrogen, on or about 1/21/2021. e) Facility: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Standard Operating Procedures, Program "H", and Operation: Receiving/Return of 2000 lb. Chlorine Cylinders, did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine, on or about 1/21/2021. f) Chlorine Storage Building: The operating procedure titled Chlorine Standard Operating Procedures, Program "I", Operation: Evaporator System Basic Operation and Maintenance, did not list the properties and hazards of chlorine, on or about 1/21/2021. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.