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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 977332.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/12/2014
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2014
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/09/2014
Final Order: 11/06/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/06/2015 | $0.00 | 12/12/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/10/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/12/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/12/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(4): The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to each of the findings of the compliance audit, and document that deficiencies had been corrected: a) PC West 1205 Building: The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to the 2010 compliance audit finding F016. The finding suggested that all critical equipment be included in a list for testing and inspection. The assigned completion date is 1/31/15, which is an unreasonable amount of time for the work required, on or about 5/19/14. b) PC West 1205 Building: The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to the 2013 compliance audit finding F013. The finding suggested that the design basis for the PC West area electrical classifications be developed and documented. Flamamble hydrogen gas is utilized in the process in this area. The assigned completion date is 7/31/15, which is an unreasonable amount of time for the work required, on or about 5/19/14. c) PC West 1205 Building: The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to the 2013 compliance audit finding F024. The finding suggested that the conditions requiring emergency shutdown be added to operating procedures. The assigned completion date is 11/30/16, which is an unreasonable amount of time for the work required, on or about 5/19/14. d) PC West 1205 Building: The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to the 2013 compliance audit finding F027. The finding suggested that the operating procedures be updated to include guidance on what actions to take if a safety interlock demand and activation occurs. The assigned completion date is 11/30/16, which is an unreasonable amount of time for the work required, on or about 5/19/14. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.