Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 N Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1182966.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/04/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $5,350.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 43
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 05/01/2017
Final Order: 05/31/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/31/2018 | $5,350.00 | 05/04/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/04/2017 | $6,338.00 | 05/04/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2017 | $6,338.00 | 05/04/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38. In addition, the emergency action plan did not include procedures for handling small releases, nor did it include the hazardous waste and emergency response provisions contained in 29 CFR 1910.120 (a), (p) and (q). a) Epoxy manufacturing and monomers process: The emergency action plan did not include a procedure that instructed employees how to distinguish between large and small chemical releases and the actions to take in both instances, including when to evacuate, on or about 10/11/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.