Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1231509.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,432.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 01/02/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 12/04/2017
Final Order: 03/15/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/15/2019 | $0.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2017 | $5,432.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2017 | $5,432.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The emergency action plan did not include procedures for handling small releases. On or about 5/10/2017, the employer did not include a procedure in the emergency action plan (EAP) that instructs employees how to distinguish between small and large releases or spills, and what employee actions are required in both instances. This condition exposed employees to chemical and fire hazards. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).