Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314061896
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/23/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/24/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/09/2012 | $3,500.00 | 02/24/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2012 | $7,000.00 | 02/24/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer didn't establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. Throughout the Facility: The employer didn't develop any implement any written procedures to ensure that any changes to process equipment included all elements outlined in the standard. This would include the technical basis for the change; the impact of the change on safety and health; modifications to the operating procedures; necessary time period for the change; and authorization requirements for the proposed change. The company implemented changes to the system in 2010 and did not have a written procedure in place. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
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