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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1186824.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/06/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $7,786.44
Issuance Date: 04/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2017 | $7,786.44 | 09/06/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2017 | $9,054.00 | 06/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent the safety information and which address the elements listed in 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i) through (f)(1)(v): At the Specialty Starch building a written standard operating procedure had not been developed and implemented for addressing operator shift changes. Employees were exposed to release of volatile organic compounds (VOC)s to atmosphere that historically result in explosion, fire, and health hazards leading to injury and death to employees in the workplace.