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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 899109.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,940.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2013 | $2,940.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2013 | $4,900.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iii): The process hazard analysis did not address the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship, such as, appropriate detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases. The employer does not ensure that the process hazard analysis addressed the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship including appropriate methodologies to provide early warning of releases. The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure that the 2010 process hazard analysis addressed engineering and administrative controls such as but not limited to the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) detectors. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. 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 ensure that the process hazard analysis addressed the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship including appropriate methodologies to provide early warning of releases.