Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1186824.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $7,786.44
Issuance Date: 04/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 09/06/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/10/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2017 | $7,786.44 | 09/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2017 | $9,054.00 | 06/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) in a safe and timely manner when necessary means where taken to assure safe operation: The level probe inside the propylene oxide bulk tank has been disconnected, thus rendering the safety systems to be inoperable during the off loading of propylene oxide from a delivery tanker. Employees were exposed to release of volatile organic compounds (VOC)s to atmosphere that historically result in explosion, fire, and health hazards leading to injury and death to employees in the workplace.