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Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Inspection Nr: 314928060

Citation: 01024

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: X

Initial Penalty: $4,900.00

Current Penalty: $3,000.00

Issuance Date: 04/08/2011

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 27

Abatement Date: 11/01/2011

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0627700

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC):

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Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 04/27/2011 $3,000.00 11/01/2011 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 04/08/2011 $4,900.00 04/27/2011 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 024 Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process: The employer does not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. This violation occurred on or about October 20, 2010. Instances: 1. Changing from 1000 lbs chlorine container to a bulk storage tank. 2. Compressor for ammonia system removed from plant. 3. The sulfur dioxide system does not have a vapor compressor installed, but the SOP unloading instructions are in place as if the compressor is still installed. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding management of change. The method of abatement is to establish and implement a written process and procedure to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and changes to facilities that effect a covered process as per 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) through (5).ugh

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