Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E06 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 899109.015
Citation: 01002C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2013
Nr Instances: 2
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 | $0.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2013 | $0.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(6): The employer did not ensure after the initial process hazard analysis that the process hazard analysis was updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years by a team meeting the requirements 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(4) to assure that the process hazard analysis was consistent with the current process. The employer does not ensure the initial process hazard analysis is updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years. 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 the initial process hazards analysis conducted in 2006 for the Amine and Gas Plant (CRYO Unit) was updated every five (5) years. 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 to ensure the process hazard analysis is updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years.