Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 438832.015
Citation: 01007B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/28/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date: 11/29/2012
Final Order: 04/21/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/21/2014 | $0.00 | 11/28/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/30/2012 | $0.00 | 11/28/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/07/2012 | $0.00 | 11/28/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): Equipment deficiencies. The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation: On or about June 1, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer operated deficient process equipment in the Propane De-Asphalting Unit (PDA), where a 6-inch diameter horizontal pipe of approximately 10 feet long had a pipe shoe not contacting its support plate, causing the pipe to vibrate, pulsate and noticeably swinging from side to side.