Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 735302.015
Citation: 01012B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 19
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
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 | $0.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $0.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iv): The employer did not document the date of inspection, the name of the person performing the inspection, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection, and the results of the inspection for each piece of process equipment. The employer does not ensure testing and inspection performed on process equipment is documented including the date, serial number or identifier of equipment, a description, and the results of the inspection and/or test performed. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure the documentation of the date, system identifier, description, and results of inspections and tests of the emergency shutdowns (E-Stops).This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure testing and inspection performed on process equipment is documented including the date, serial number or identifier of equipment, a description, and the results of the inspection and/or test performed.