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Standard Cited: 19100119 K01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314928060
Citation: 01023
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/27/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
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 | $3,000.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $4,900.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 023 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1): The employer did not issue a hot work permit for work operations conducted on or near a covered process: The conditions were observed on or about October 20, 2010. The employer does not issue a hot work permit for IRW tank being constructed near a covered process. Pasadena Tank Corporation was erecting the tank south of the 72,000 pounds anhydrous ammonia tank and 78,000 pounds sulfur dioxide tank at the Woodward Iodine Corporation. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the written hot work permit information is completed. The method of abatement is to ensure that hot work permits are issued in accordance with the required information as described in 29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1).