Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D02 I D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 985164.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/04/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 44
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 02/03/2015
Final Order: 10/28/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2015 | $5,500.00 | 01/04/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/05/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2015 | $5,500.00 | 02/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Information concerning the technology of the process shall include at least the following: Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions: a. The employer's process safety information (PSI) did not include the safe upper and lower limits for formaldehyde plant 2 which included, but was not limited to, the following: converter temperature, converter exit gas temperature, converter pressure, heat transfer fluid (HTF) flow, methanol flow, methanol volume percent, oxygen concentration, HTF condenser water level, blower oil temperature, blower exit air temperature, blower exit air pressure, blower oil pressure, HTF pressure, absorber levels, and formaldehyde storage tank levels.