Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 985164.015
Citation: 01008A
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: 4
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: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): Written procedures. The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a. In the formaldehyde plant 2 and resin kettle K-1/K-3 processes/units, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of piping systems including the replacement of process piping, weld repairs of process piping, use of temporary clamps on process piping, and documenting the details of the associated pipe replacement or repairs. b. In the formaldehyde plant 2 and resin kettle K-1/K-3 processes/units, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of piping systems including welders performance qualifications. c. In the formaldehyde plant 2 and resin kettle K-1/K-3 processes/units, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of piping systems including criteria for resolving anomalous inspection data related to thickness growth. d. In the formaldehyde plant 2 and resin kettle K-1/K-3 processes/units, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of piping systems including quality assurance criteria for inspecting and examining welds.