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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 899285.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/14/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/03/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 07/09/2013
Final Order: 03/21/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/21/2014 | $4,500.00 | 07/03/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/09/2013 | $7,000.00 | 07/03/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2013 | $7,000.00 | 07/03/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The violation occurred on or about April 26, 2013 and times prior thereto in the Ammonia Storage and Cylinder filling and Amine Cylinder filling areas where the employer failed to ensure written procedures were established and implemented for the annual visual inspection of vessels and piping. 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 written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.