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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1345178.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/15/2019 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 | 06/15/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/2019 | $8,051.00 | 05/01/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: (a) Capco LLC, at 1328 Winters Avenue, Grand Junction, CO: On and preceding 9/11/18, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. 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 utilized multiple pieces of in-house designed and built equipment and manufactured equipment throughout the process. The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain emergency shutdown system equipment and controls equipment, such as but not limited to the following. This condition exposed employees to an explosion hazard. 1. Water heater over-temperature shutdown system for ovens; 2. Water heater temperature control for ovens; 3. ELR initiator electronic press force monitor/control system; and 4. ELR humidity monitor and alarm system.