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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1546668.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,167.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 01/03/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/02/2022
Final Order: 11/19/2022
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Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/19/2022 | $7,000.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/03/2022 | $11,167.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2022 | $11,167.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP): a) Chlorine process: Piping was inspected bi-annually through ultra sonic testing, but a specific RAGAGEP, such as, but not limited to ASME B31.3, that included items such as, documentation of testing points and measurements and actions to take based on the results, was not referenced exposing employee to a potential chlorine release, on or about 8/10/21. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.