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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 315298307
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/12/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 04/19/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 09/30/2011
Final Order: 05/01/2012
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/01/2012 | 04/19/2012 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2011 | $7,000.00 | 10/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(ii): The process hazard analysis did not identify any previous incident which had a likely potential for catastrophic consequencces in the workplace: (a) Location - Direct Solvation - Building 9: On or about the time of the Inspection, the process hazard analysis (PHA) did not identify the following incidents: 1. In March 2009, a rupture disk blew resulting in a 1,000 pound spill of MEK, toluene, and polyester resin. 2. In March 2009, a rupture disk blew resulting in a 15 gallon spill of MEK. 3. In April 2009, an over-pressurization in the Solvator resulted in a spill of MEK. 4. In October 2009, a power outage occurred at the facility resulting in fires in the freezer pumps.