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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 960237.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/07/2014
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/05/2014
Final Order: 06/12/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/31/2016 | $0.00 | 09/07/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/12/2015 | $0.00 | 09/07/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2014 | $0.00 | 09/07/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. On February 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto and possibly times subsequent thereto, in the AN7 Unit of the Ascend Performance Materials' Chocolate Bayou manufacturing facility in Alvin, Texas, the employer did not perform inspections and tests on process equipment at frequency adequate to ensure integrity. Check valves in the SO2 piping were not inspected to ensure proper operation.