Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 985164.015
Citation: 01008B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 44
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 02/03/2015
Final Order: 10/28/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2015 | $0.00 | 01/04/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/05/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: a. On piping circuit #050894-04, "HCHO from Storage to Truck Loading Piping System" located in the formaldehyde plant 2 process/unit, the employer did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) when the weld repair that was performed on or about October 4, 2013, for a leak on an existing weld was not authorized by the authorized piping inspector prior to its commencement. b. On piping circuit #050894-04, "HCHO from Storage to Truck Loading Piping System" located in the formaldehyde plant 2 process/unit, the employer did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) when the weld repair that was performed on or about October 4, 2013, for a leak on an existing weld was not approved by the authorized piping inspector after the repairs had been completed.