Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1565223.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $6,495.72
Issuance Date: 03/28/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 33
Abatement Date: 04/21/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/13/2022 | $6,495.72 | 04/21/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/28/2022 | $11,396.00 | 04/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish and implement an emergency action plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38 for handling small releases. a) Facility: On about 10/1/2021, the employer failed to establish and implement an emergency action plan in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38 for handling small releases. b) Facility: On about 10/1/2021, the employer failed to establish and implement an emergency action plan describing procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate when handling small releases. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written record.