Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100120 Q02 XI Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1361878.015
Citation: 01019A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/31/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 06/14/2019
Final Order: 11/20/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 1190
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/20/2019 | $13,260.00 | 10/31/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/17/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2019 | $11,934.00 | 06/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(xi): The employer did not develop an emergency response plan for emergencies addressing PPE and emergency equipment: a) Ethylene Oxide Continuous Plant, Croda-Atlas Point. - On or about November 25, 2018, the employer failed to address PPE, such as air-supplied respirators, for employees remaining in the Control Room during an emergency ethylene oxide release, contributing to employee exposure to ethylene oxide.