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Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1710650.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1400
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/05/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. On or about February 28, 2024, the employer did not ensure that management of change procedures were developed and implemented related to the failure and disconnection of the vent line connecting the CESS storage area overpressure protection relief system to the AC tower. The CESS storage area relief vent line had become "plugged" or blocked by electrolyte material discharged into the piping and was discovered to be leaking electrolyte on December 4, 2023. When attempts to clear the blocked relief vent line failed, the process piping was disconnected and capped on December 9, 2023. As of February 29, 2024, the employer had not initiated a PSM management of change procedure.