Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 810501.015
Citation: 01018A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,550.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2013
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date: 07/26/2013
Gravity: 1
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 | $2,550.00 | 07/26/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2013 | $3,000.00 | 07/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(2): An incident investigation was not initiated as promptly as possible, but not later than 48 hours following the incident. The employer did not initiate an incident investigation within 48 hours of an incident occurrence including but not limited to: a) inadequate maintenance, administrative controls, procedures, training resulted in loose bolts on the liquid line of Hot Box 3 Unit 15 resulting in ammonia vapor release with liquid spill. b) corrosion of a check valve located on the LDI HTRL line resulted in ammonia liquid spill. c) compressor component failure in the mechanical room resulted in an ammonia vapor release.