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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 994287.015
Citation: 01005C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/02/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
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 | $0.00 | 01/02/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2014 | $0.00 | 01/02/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: (a) Chlorine Building: The ADVANCE brand gas detector that was used to measure leaks of chlorine gas was not calibrated at least monthly and after an exposure, as required by the manufacturer of the instrument, in that the last calibration was conducted on April 29, 2014 and the last exposure high enough to set off the alarm was August 13, 2014 as determined on or about September 8, 2014. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. ABATEMENT NOTE: The manufacturer of the equipment recommends calibrating the instrument on a weekly basis and after each exposure.