Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 G01 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1361878.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2019
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 22
Abatement Date: 10/31/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 06/14/2019
Final Order: 11/20/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1190
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/20/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/31/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/17/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): The employer did not train each employee in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of 29 CFR 1910.119: a) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on how to manage ethylene oxide leaks. b) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on how to use fire protection systems; c) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on the correct use and activation of the water deluge system; and, d) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on the consequences of deviation with respect to effective measures to mitigate hazards. The hazardous conditions listed in the above instances exposed employees to toxic, fire, and explosion hazards posed by ethylene oxide.