Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 K01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1543105.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/27/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $4,778.50
Issuance Date: 01/07/2022
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 01/31/2022
Final Order: 11/21/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/21/2022 | $4,778.50 | 01/27/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/01/2022 | $9,557.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2022 | $9,557.00 | 01/27/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1): The employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. a. On or about July 16, 2021, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards. b. On or about July 15, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards. c. On or about July 9, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards.