Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314928060
Citation: 01019
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/01/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2011 | $4,900.00 | 11/01/2011 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $4,900.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard: CHEMNEP
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 develop and implement written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment such as but not limited to the Anhydrous Ammonia, Liquid Chlorine, and Sulfur Dioxide storage tanks and their associated piping, and process equipment. This violation occurred on or about October 20, 2010 at Woodward Iodine Corporation. Management stated to OSHA that they did not have written mechanical integrity programs. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding written procedures to maintain mechanical integrity of process equipment. The method of abatement is to develop a program with written procedures to maintain process equipment such as but not limited to the Anhydrous Ammonia, Liquid Chlorine, and Sulfur Dioxide storage tanks, their associated piping, and process equipment as per 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2).