Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J06 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 966352.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/19/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 10/28/2014
Final Order: 02/12/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 0040
Substance: 0372
Substance: 1430
Substance: 2040
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/12/2016 | $7,000.00 | 11/19/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2014 | $7,000.00 | 11/19/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2014 | $7,000.00 | 11/19/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(ii): Appropriate checks and inspections were not performed to assure that equipment was installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions. (a) On or before April 3, 2014 the employer did not perform appropriate checks and inspections, such as but not limited to ensure the Teflon expansion joint made by Ethylene below Stage 1 Reactor R-109 to the dump line to Outlet Reaction Buffer Drum Tank D-101 was installed properly and consistent with manufacturer specifications, in that the Ethylene expansion joint was installed without a liner sleeve, with cut limit links, with lateral misalignment of the piping and was not fitted with an adequate safety shield. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.
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