Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1710650.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2024
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1400
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/05/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 08/30/2024 | $16,131.00 | 09/30/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/05/2024 | $16,131.00 | 09/30/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2024 | $16,131.00 | 06/14/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. On or about November 15, 2024, the employer had not developed and implemented written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of equipment that is part the central electrolyte storage system (CESS) through the packaging line including but not limited to pressure vessels (storage tanks, separator tanks, waste tanks and buffer tanks) the multicoupler box, valves, controls, pumps, instrumentation and covered process piping. The employer failed to implement written procedures for inspection and testing to maintain equipment, inspection and testing during the installation and during ongoing use of covered process equipment.