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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 957166.015
Citation: 01019
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 26
Abatement Date: 03/02/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $5,000.00 | 03/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2014 | $7,000.00 | 08/21/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity. The employer does not ensure inspection and tests are performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to inspect and test process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity. Process equipment include but are not limited to: a. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Differential Pressure Shutdown b. Booster Manufacturing Kettle E-Stops c. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Low Liquid Flow This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure inspection and tests are performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity.