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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315091298
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/31/2013 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2012
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 05/14/2013 | $3,500.00 | 05/31/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/22/2012 | $3,500.00 | 07/31/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2012 | $5,000.00 | 04/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment: (a)The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for evaluating flexible connectors that were to be changed out annually to determine if the annual replacement policy was adequate. (b)The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for evaluating valves in the chlorine process. (c)The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for conducting non- destructive testing on pressurized metal piping. (d)The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for evaluating metal pipe supported by ceiling hangars for metal to metal corrosion. (e)The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for evaluating the black flexible tubings that processes chlorine from the rotameter to the ejectors. Employee(s) were exposed to release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to death or injury to persons working in the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.