Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J01 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1123880.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/22/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 08/08/2016
Final Order: 01/16/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/16/2018 | $12,500.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/10/2016 | $5,000.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2016 | $5,000.00 | 08/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspections and tests on process equipment: a) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer did not inspect and test the high pressure alarm (PAHH) 20509, a control device, on the first stage suction pressure of compressor K-201, on or about 2/9/16. b) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer did not inspect and test an emergency shutdown switch, HS-206100, for the 200 area monomer distillation process, on or about 2/9/16. c) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer did not inspect and test a level control indicator (LIC-20607), a control device, on condenser E-214 for distillation column C-201, on or about 2/9/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.