Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D02 I E Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1667708.015
Citation: 02001B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 12/06/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $85,938.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/29/2023
Final Order: 03/25/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/25/2024 | $0.00 | 12/06/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/29/2023 | $85,938.00 | 12/06/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2023 | $85,938.00 | 12/06/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(E): The employer failed to perform an evaluation of the consequences of deviations, including those effecting the safety and health of employees. Location - 9 Opportunity Way Newburyport, MA 01950. On or about 5/4/2023, the employer did not evaluate the consequences of deviation for the Dekon 139 production process, including possible consequences of substances spilling out of the PFN-2 discharge chute unexpectedly. PolyCarbon Industries, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1463040, Citation 1, Item 1-b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/19/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950.