OSHA Inspection: DOVER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Issued

2015-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4950.00 · Current $4950.00

Hazardous substances 0640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d): Process safety information. In accordance with the schedule set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the employer shall complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis required by the standard. The compilation of written process safety information is to enable the employer and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. This process safety information shall include information pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals used or produced by the process, information pertaining to the technology of the process, and information pertaining to the equipment in the process.  29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process.  29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.   The employer did not document, compile and maintain information regarding recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) compliance for the following process equipment, including but not limited to:   On or about August 18, 2015, for vessels continuing in operation the employer had not completed "fitness for service" and documented the continued appropriateness for service for the following vessels: 2R, 18R, 19R and 20R.

Issued

2015-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9900.00 · Current $9900.00

Hazardous substances 06402093

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(6)(ii): Mechanical Integrity. Quality assurance. Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions.    a. The employer did not have a complete and fully implemented quality assurance program to assure that repair and replacement of parts, materials and equipment were of suitable construction for the chemical service, design basis and process operating parameters.    Dover Chemical Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 451379, originally issued as citation number 1, item number 31b which was settled as citation 1 item 46 and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2014 with respect to a workplace located at 3676 Davis Road, Dover, Ohio 44622.