Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 735302.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 19
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2013 | $3,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $5,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer's written operating procedures did not address requirements for the safety systems and their functions: The employer does not ensure that written operating procedures address the requirements for safety systems and their functions. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling, liquid propane storage, and container evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure that the written operating procedures for the propane-filling, liquid storage and evacuation areas address safety systems and their functions. Identified safety systems include but not limited to: a. Emergency stops on the fill dock b. Emergency stops in storage tank area. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that written operating procedures address the requirements for safety systems and their functions.