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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Inspection Nr: 1100492.015

Citation: 01009

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $7,000.00

Current Penalty: $7,000.00

Issuance Date: 04/19/2016

Nr Instances: 5

Nr Exposed: 10

Abatement Date: 04/19/2017

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0729700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/12/2016

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/12/2016	$7,000.00	04/19/2017	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/19/2016	$7,000.00	06/02/2016	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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 maintaining the on-going integrity of the following process equipment: pressure vessels, valves, piping, and etc. b) The employer did not develop and implement a written mechanical integrity procedure for corrosion under the insulation inspections for pressure vessels and piping. c) The employer did not develop and implement a written mechanical integrity procedure to monitor and recommend follow-up inspections on equipment such as pressure vessels or piping that are operating with a deficiency. d) The employer did not develop and implement a written mechanical integrity procedure to address anomalous reading pertaining to metal thickness in pressure vessels and piping. e) The employer did not develop and implement a written mechanical integrity procedures for addressing foundation supports, pipe racks, and metal to metal corrosion. Employee(s) were exposed to release of extremely flammable vapors to atmosphere that historically result in fire / explosion hazards leading to injury and death to persons in the workplace.

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