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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 994622.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 59
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $1,000.00 | 10/15/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment in accordance with paragraphs (ii) and (iii) of 1910.119(j)(4): (a) At the facility the Chlorine piping along the north and east wall of the Chlorine process had not received non-destructive testing to determine if the manufacturer's minimum wall thickness had been exceeded. (b) At the facility the Chlorine piping from the evaporator room to the furnaces had not received non-destructive testing to determine if the manufacturer's minimum wall thickness had been exceeded. (c) At the facility the evaporators in the Chlorine process had not received mechanical integrity inspections for corrosion. (d) At the facility pressure vessels such as the liquid expansion vessel had not received a mechanical integrity inspection to determine if there were any corrosion damage and to establish a corrosion rate for the vessel. Employee(s) were exposed to the release of chlorine compounds to the atmosphere that can lead to injury or death to persons working at the facility.