Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J06 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1116210.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/05/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/05/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 08/01/2016
Final Order: 02/02/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/02/2017 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/04/2016 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/05/2016 | $4,500.00 | 08/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(ii): Appropriate checks and inspections were not performed to assure that equipment was installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions. a) On or about 05/20/16, in the Bleach department; employees were exposed to chlorine vapors when chlorine sensor #9 was installed at a height of 74 inches from grade instead of the manufacturer's recommended height of 18 inches. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED