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Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1008319.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/18/2015 5
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 05/14/2015
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 24
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 06/23/2015
Final Order: 06/08/2017
Emphasis:
Substance: 1643
Substance: 1773
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/08/2017 | $12,675.00 | 06/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/23/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/14/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process. On or about November 15, 2014 and at the DuPont facility in La Porte, Texas, the employer did not implement its change of design (COD) procedure to manage changes when: a) Did not follow the ventilation fan operating procedure to restrict access to the Lannate/API building when the dry end ventilation fan was not operating. b) Did not follow the ventilation fan operating procedure to restrict access to the Lannate/API building when the dry end ventilation fan was not operating. Abatement documentation required for this item. Agreed Penalty: 12,675