Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:

1910.119(d)(3)(i)(H): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include safety systems (e.g. interlocks, detection or suppression system). The employer does not ensure that process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process includes safety systems. The violation occurred on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the Austin Powder Manufacturing facility where the employer failed to document the process safety information for equipment safety systems and interlocks in the process. Safety systems include but are not limited to: a. Emergency stop buttons for mixing kettles b. Scrubber High Pressure Differential cut-off c. Scrubber Low Water flow cut-off This condition exposed employees to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process includes safety systems