Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I H Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1345178.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/01/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $8,051.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 85
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/05/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/05/2019 | $6,000.00 | 05/01/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2019 | $8,051.00 | 05/01/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(H): The employer's compiled written process safety information did not include all the necessary information pertaining to the equipment in the process in that the process safety information did not include specific information with regards to safety systems: (a) Capco LLC, at 1328 Winters Avenue, Grand Junction, CO: On and preceding 9/11/18, the employer did not ensure that the compiled written process safety information included all the necessary information pertaining to the equipment in the process in that the process safety information did not include specific information with regards to safety systems. The employer manufactured explosives during the production of electrically ignited impulse cartridges. The explosive component of the cartridges was a DOT 1.3 explosive compound. The employer did not include in the process safety information that of safety system process equipment including, but not limited to the following. This condition exposed employees to an explosion hazard. 1. ELR fire suppression system; 2. ELR humidity monitoring system and alarm; and 3. Water heater controllers and over-temperature shut off system.