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Standard Cited: 19100119 E01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 957166.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 31
Abatement Date: 03/02/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $7,000.00 | 03/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2014 | $7,000.00 | 08/21/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform a hazard evaluation of the processes covered by this standard. The employer does not ensure that a hazard evaluation of the explosive manufacturing process was performed. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that a hazard evaluation of the explosive manufacturing process was performed. This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that a hazard evaluation of the explosive manufacturing process was performed.