Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1442847.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2020
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/15/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2020 | $0.00 | 05/15/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2020 | $9,639.00 | 05/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iv): The documentation of each inspection and test that was performed on the process did not identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test: Avantor Performance Materials/Phillipsburg, NJ/Building 101-Methanol Distillation Process Area: a) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Thermal Relief Valve on the Upper Jacket of the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. b) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Thermal Relief Valve on the Lower Jacket of the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. c) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Nitrogen Flow Meter on the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. d) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Steam Control Valve on the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. e) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Rupture Disk 4" on the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. f) On or about October 2, 2019, inspection and testing documentation provided by the employer for the Top Splitter Valve on the 2000 Gallon Still, did not include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release. g) On or about October 2, 2019, the employer did not document inspections and testing of bonding and grounding of the process equipment, to include a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of that inspection or test, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards in the event of a Methanol release.