Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1787199.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $11,585.00
Current Penalty: $11,585.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 06/26/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date: 06/03/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/10/2025 | $11,585.00 | 06/26/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2025 | $11,585.00 | 06/26/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(iii): For existing equipment designed and constructed in accordance with codes, standards, or practices no longer in general use, the employer did not determine and document that the equipment in the process was designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operating in a safe manner. a. Tank Farm PSI - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not have or maintain the U1 or U1A for the 152A pressure vessel to document that the equipment was designed, maintained, inspected, tested and operated within safe operating limits for the equipment such as temperature, relief and head pressure and volume. Failure to document and maintain process safety information for process equipment such as the 152A pressure vessel can result in failure to develop effective maintenance and operating procedures that can lead to equipment failure, the release of flammable gas resulting in fire or explosions. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.