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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1207858.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/12/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,436.50
Issuance Date: 05/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2017 | $4,436.50 | 06/12/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2017 | $8,873.00 | 06/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards while engaged in chemical mixing activities. This was most recently documented on or about February 7, 2017 at the Airosol Company, Inc., located at 1206 Illinois Street in Neodesha, Kansas. The company failed to develop and implement written operating procedures providing clear instructions for maintenance activities to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment including Pressure vessels and storage tanks; Piping systems; Relief and vent systems and devices including valves; Emergency shutdown systems; Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks) and Pumps. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.