Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 994287.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/24/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/08/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0640
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/08/2015 | $3,500.00 | 12/24/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2014 | $5,000.00 | 12/24/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: (a) Chlorine Building: Written procedures were not developed for maintaining the mechanical integrity of the chlorine system including, but not limited to, safe equipment and line opening procedures and inspections for the integrity of the metal piping and piping components that are exposed to chlorine gas as determined on or about September 10, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.