Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 915682.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/21/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/11/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 01/03/2014
Final Order: 11/10/2014
Emphasis:
Substance: 2150
Substance: P249
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/10/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/21/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/16/2014 | $70,000.00 | 12/21/2013 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/11/2013 | $70,000.00 | 12/21/2013 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information. The employer does not ensure that written operating procedures provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in the covered process. This violation occurred on or about June 13, 2013, and at times prior thereto when the employer failed to develop a clear, written procedure to change the service between reboilers EA-425A and EA-425B. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard including developing a written procedure for switching the service between reboiler EA-425A and EA-425B.