Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): Information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the following: 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A):Materials of construction; a. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the material of construction for the kettle 3 manway cover gasket that was installed to repair a manway leak. On April 8, 2021, the kettle 3 reactor vessel manway failed and released vapor into the kettle 3/kettle 4 room. This catastrophic failure resulted in the explosion event that resulted in a fatality and multiple disabling injuries. b. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the material of construction for process piping installed during the pressure vessel installation of a heat exchanger, the K3 Condenser, identified as the Total Condenser (P&ID RP-KT03). Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards. c. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the material of construction for the kettle 4 manway gasket. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards. d. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the material of construction for the kettle 5 manway gasket. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards. e. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the material of construction for the kettle 8 manway gasket. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards.