Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1170128.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $10,773.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 02/28/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/28/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/28/2017 | $10,773.00 | 02/28/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2017 | $12,675.00 | 02/28/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation. On April 9, 2016 and at times prior thereto, at the Arkema, Inc in Crosby, TX, the employer did not correct deficiencies in process equipment when safety systems were not working as designed before further use including but not limited to the following: a) SO2 detector(s) located at SO2 tank b) LEL detector(s) in Building 30 by T-24