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Standard Cited: 19100119 J06 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1511131.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/12/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2021 | $0.00 | 10/12/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2021 | $0.00 | 08/13/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(iii): The employer did not assure that maintenance materials, spare parts, and equipment were suitable for the process application for which they were used: a) Chemical Building: The employer did not assure that maintenance equipment was suitable for the process application. The employer utilized a Pittsburgh 18 inch torque wrench, 20 -150 foot-pound with an extension for container change out, which did not meet the requirements noted in Chlorine Institute's Pamphlet 1 Chlorine Basics Edition 8 sections 3.8.6 and 3.8.7. The employer also did not inspect and calibrate the torqueing wrenches used on the valves on the ton chlorine containers during change out operations per the manufacturer's instructions, on or about 1/21/21. 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.