Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1082421.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/30/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2016 | $3,000.00 | 06/30/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/2016 | $4,900.00 | 02/26/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not inform contract employees of the known potential fire, explosion or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the covered process: a) Establishment - PEEB Process An outside contractor conducted calibration and service on scales that are part of the covered PEEB process, without receiving information about the fire/explosion hazards related to ethyl chloride, a highly flammable liquid. b) Establishment - PEEB Process An outside contractor conducted service & testing on the deluge system on T-153, the 15,000gallon storage tank filled with ethyl chloride, without receiving information about the fire/explosion hazards related to ethyl chloride, a highly flammable liquid. c) Establishment - PEEB Process An outside contractor conducted service on the nitrogen system, which provided nitrogen blanket pressure of 40PSIG to the covered process, without receiving information about the fire/explosion hazards related to ethyl chloride, a highly flammable liquid. Violation occurred on or about 9/22/2015.
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