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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 I02 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1361878.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/31/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 42
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 06/14/2019
Final Order: 11/20/2019
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 | 08/02/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2019 | $11,934.00 | 08/02/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(i)(2)(i): Construction and equipment was not in accordance with design specifications: a) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer's PSSR failed to assure that the flange joint assembly for the 1 1/2-inch-diameter vent line on the Purification Column Steam Reboiler (E-430) in Area 400 was installed/constructed in accordance with design specifications with respect to flange assembly (i.e. the gasket), resulting in failure of the flange assembly and employee exposure to ethylene oxide.