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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1207858.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/12/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,436.50
Issuance Date: 05/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2017 | $4,436.50 | 06/12/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2017 | $8,873.00 | 06/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards while engaged in chemical mixing activities. This was most recently documented on or about February 7, 2017 at the Airosol Company, Inc., located at 1206 Illinois Street in Neodesha, Kansas. The company failed to perform inspection and tests on process equipment. Fire and explosion hazards from stored flammable liquids and gases in vessels which had not undergone testing. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.