Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1787199.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $11,585.00
Current Penalty: $11,585.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2025
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 06/26/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date: 06/03/2025
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/10/2025 | $11,585.00 | 06/26/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2025 | $11,585.00 | 06/26/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the PHA team's findings and recommendations. a. PHA - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not take action to resolve PHA recommendation 1.E.2, and is an ongoing violation "Determine if the Gas House building can be modified to meet the "damage-limiting" construction design which is best available technology (see NFPA 30B & 68). If so make the necessary modifications. If not, consider installing an alternative option such as deflagration suppression system." Failure to resolve PHA findings specific to building design and construction to meet RAGAGEP or implement deflagration suppression can result in the release of flammable gas resulting in fire or explosions. b. PHA - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not resolve PHA recommendation 1.B.1, 2.B.1, 1.20 and is an ongoing violation, "After completion of the PPE assessment, develop procedures or signage to ensure that only personnel with necessary PPE are allowed within an appropriate distance of the propellant storage area when unloading a truck or the cylinder fill station. (See NFPA 30B & 497)." Failure to resolve PHA findings specific to PPE required for personnel working in areas where deflagration hazards exist can result in exposure to flash fire hazards. c. PHA - On or about November 12, 2024, the employer did not take action to resolve PHA recommendation 1.1.2 and is an ongoing violation, "Conduct Corken compressor MI inspections and tests per current MI schedule." Failure to resolve PHA findings related to Mechanical Integrity can result in the release of a flammable propellent gas that can result in fire or explosion. 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 records.