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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 994622.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 29
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $2,750.00 | 10/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) The employer did not develop and implement a written mechanical integrity procedure that addressed inspecting pressure vessels and piping for corrosion, minimum wall thickness, etc. b) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedures for evaluating the metallic flexible tubing that are changed out every 6 months to determine if the replacement policy was adequate. c) The employer did not develop and implement a written procedure for evaluating valves in the chlorine process. d) The employer did not develop and implement a procedure for evaluating ton cylinders received from a contractor for the chlorine process. Employee(s) were exposed to the release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to injury or death to persons working at the facility.