Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 995848.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/13/2015
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 75
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/31/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/31/2015 | $3,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/13/2015 | $5,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(4): The employer did not promptly determine and document an appropriate response to each of the findings of the compliance audit, and document that deficiencies have been corrected: (a) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Update Process Safety information, including P&IDs and safety systems information (closed 10/14/14). (b) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Update historical PHA documentation to include all PHA revalidations and ensure closure of previous PHA recommendations (closed 10/14/14) (c) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Ensure PSM awareness training and JSA training are complete (closed 10/30/14). (d) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Locate historical documentation of contractor work on covered process, including installation of internal valves on the butane storage tank (closed 10/24/14). (e) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Ensure Mechanical Integrity program, including MI inspections, are properly conducted and documented. Verify documentation of relief valve inspection and testing (closed 10/24/14). (f) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Locate MOC documentation for installation of internal valves on butane storage tank. Confirm that no MOCs have been documented (closed 10/24/14) (g) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Confirm that no PSM incidents have occurred and/or been documented (closed 10/24/14). (h) Butane Bulk Storage and Foam Extrusion Process -- On or prior to September 18, 2014, the employer did not promptly document or determine the resolution of recommendations from the February 24, 2012 PSM compliance audit. PSM compliance audit recommendations which were still open on or prior September 18, 2014 included, but are not limited to: Compile PSM documents into a common location/binder (closed 10/24/14).