Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1581135.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/05/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/24/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/24/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: K105
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/24/2022 | $0.00 | 01/24/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/05/2022 | $0.00 | 09/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B 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 on paragraph (d) of this section) in a safe and timely manner when necessary means where taken to assure safe operation: International Cushioning Company, LLC located at 2101 Cedar Street in Fremont, Ohio: On or about June 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that an isobutane leak was identified and immediately corrected on the piping around the relief valve at the isobutane storage tank on the north exterior of the manufacturing building. Failing to implement mechanical integrity procedures to control the release of isobutane can result in the potential exposure of employees to fire and explosion hazards.