Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 985164.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,850.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 44
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 02/03/2015
Final Order: 10/28/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2015 | $3,850.00 | 01/04/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/05/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: a. In the formaldehyde plant 2 process/unit, the Servomex oxygen analyzer, tag number OIC-201, was not calibrated and inspected weekly according to the employer's calibration schedule during the months of September through November, 2014.