Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II A Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1667708.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $31,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 12/06/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/29/2023
Final Order: 03/25/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/25/2024 | $31,250.00 | 12/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/29/2023 | $15,625.00 | 12/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/01/2023 | $15,625.00 | 12/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii)(A): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that addressed the consequences of deviations from the operating limits in the covered process; Location - 9 Opportunity Way, Newburyport, MA 01950 - Throughout and Hastelloy Suite. On or about 5/4/2023, the employer did not establish written operating procedures that provided clear instruction on consequences of deviation from operations including, but not limited to, the following: a) Written operating procedures did not address the consequences of deviation for the unexpected opening of the PFN-2 vessel discharge chute during the Dekon 139 production process. b) Written operating procedures did not address the consequences of deviation for temperatures of the product within the PFN-2 process vessel during the Dekon 139 production process.
Translate