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Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1498785.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,516.00
Current Penalty: $7,433.80
Issuance Date: 04/06/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 115
Abatement Date: 09/21/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/29/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 06/18/2021 | $7,433.80 | 09/21/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2021 | $7,433.80 | 09/21/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2021 | $13,516.00 | 05/21/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. On or about October 14, 2020, the employer failed to implement their management of change procedures when they added new piping and a new pressure vessel for AB-46 in the tank farm. In particular, the employer did not address the following as part of its management of change procedures: a) Changes in valve types for the north pump skid. b) Evaluation of relevant information about safety and health considerations for the proposed changes. c) Information regarding the technical basis for the proposed changes such as the installation of new pipes and materials of construction. d) Updates made to the process were reflected in the process safety information such as changes in pipe size. This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards from the release of flammable liquids and gases in aerosol filling operations.