Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 908983.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/13/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,820.00
Issuance Date: 11/27/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 12/16/2013
Final Order: 04/24/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2014 | $1,820.00 | 02/13/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/18/2013 | $2,800.00 | 01/16/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/27/2013 | $2,800.00 | 01/16/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer's written operating procedures did not address requirements for the safety systems and their functions: a) Establishment The "Acetylene Operations Critical Operating Parameters" chart did not include the critical operating parameters and safety systems, including but not limited to PRVs and nitrogen emergency shutdown system, for the acetylene trailer operation b) Establishment The employer did not specify safety systems, including but not limited to PRVs and mercoid switches, and their function in operating procedures, including but not limited to, "Acetylene Compressor Start-up Procedure," "Rexarc High Pressure Dryer Operating Procedure," "Acetylene Compressor Shut-down Procedure," and/or the "Acetylene Operations Critical Operating Parameters." Violation observed on or about 5/30/2013.