Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1546668.015
Citation: 01009B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 01/03/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/02/2022
Final Order: 11/19/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/19/2022 | $0.00 | 01/03/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/03/2022 | $0.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2022 | $0.00 | 03/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. a) Chlorine process: The employer did not inspect the retainer and seat for the gas pressure reducing valve monthly as recommended by the manufacturer, on or about 8/10/21. b) Chlorine process: The employer did not test the chlorine sensors monthly as required by the employer, 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.