OSHA Inspection: EVANS CHEMETICS, LP

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $4677.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include piping and instrument diagrams:  a) On or about 7/18/2016, In the Acrylonitrile Bulk tank area:    The piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) did not accurately depict what was physically existing in place and part of the process.  There were deficiencies such as:     1) There was a valve in line between IC2201 and PI2202, it was not depicted on the P&ID.     2) There was a 3rd, 1 inch capped valve located above BA-37, it was not depicted on the P&ID.     3) There was a valve and nipple used for pressure testing that was in place near PSH2204, it was not depicted on the P&ID.     4) There was a bleed valve and 1 inch line shown near transfer pump #4 on the P&IDs, but was not physically on the system.       5) Two 1.5 inch diameter GA-02A valves were locked shut, but the P&ID did not denote any locking devices.    b) On or about 7/18/2016, In the TDPN Process, Building 2A:  The piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) did not accurately depict what was physically existing in place and part of the process.  There were deficiencies such as:     1) A sight glass and pipe diameter reducer were out of order, on the TDPN line.       2) A sample valve and drain were added to the steam/ water line, prior to the TDPN line, it was not depicted on the P&ID.     3) There was a reducer and valve depicted on the P&ID located directly below the tank on the TDPN out feed which was not physically on the system.   c) On or about 7/18/2016, In the MPA Nitrile Process, Building 2:  The piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) did not accurately depict what was physically existing in place and part of the process.  There were deficiencies such as:     1) There was a check valve located past FEB3226 associated with the ACN feed line, on the P&ID, but was not physically on the system.     2) There was a valve located prior to Detonator Arrestor F-3220 on the system, but was not depicted on the P&ID.       3) The P&ID indicated the presence of a 2 inch check valveCK-3203, while the system had a vacuum relief valve in place.     4) The P&ID depicts a pressure indicator, PI3203, while the system did not have the PI in place.   d) On or about 7/18/2016, In the Epichlorohydrin Bulk tank area:   The piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) did not accurately depict what was physically existing in place and part of the process.  There were deficiencies such as:      1) An in line valve on piping between the bulk tank and pump #3 was locked in the open system as part of a safety system.  The P&ID did not depict the valve being locked open.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $4677.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process:  a) On or about 7/18/2016, In the Epichlorohydrin Process, Building 2A:  The process Hazard Analysis did not address the hazards associated with utilizing glass piping with metal lifting devices coming into contact with the piping.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $4677.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment:    a) On or about 7/18/2016, In the TDPN Process, Building 2A:  There was a heat exchanger in use in the process.  The heat exchanger had insulation missing, had rusting that was occurring under the insulation, and was not provided with any inspections to determine inner and outer shell thickness.  Written procedures were not developed and implemented to ensure the integrity of the vessel.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment   a) On or about 7/18/2016, In the AST 43 - EPI Process, Building 2A:  The Epichlorohydrin supply line was not adequately supported as it was observed to be vibrating and moving, which allowed forces to be applied to elbows and joints.  Written procedures were not implemented to ensure the ongoing integrity of the supply lines.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits before use:    a) On or about 7/18/2016, In the MPA Nitrile Process, Building 2TDPN :  A Vacuum Relief Vent did not have its cover secured by the manufacturer provided wing nuts and bolts.  There were no procedures in place to ensure that the vent was maintained and operated per the manufacturers requirements.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3741.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) On or about 7/18/2016, In Building 2A:  Numerous sections of steam piping was lacking insulation, employees exposed to hot steam lines.       Abatement certification is required for this item.