Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 810501.015
Citation: 01017A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,950.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date: 07/26/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2013 | $5,950.00 | 07/26/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2013 | $7,000.00 | 07/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(1): The employer did not investigate each incident which resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemical in the workplace. The employer did not investigate each accident which could have resulted in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemical in the workplace, including but not limited to the following: a) on or about December 7, 2012 suction check valve failed on H-2 compressor located in the engine room leading failure of H-2 compressor. b) on or about October 9, 2012 shaft seal failure on B-2 compressor located in the engine room led to failure of B-2 compressor.