OSHA Inspection: KOCH MATERIALS COMPANY

Issued

1994-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

1995-01-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1300.00 · Current $650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to:
(a)  On or about August 18, 1994, and at times prior to that date,
employees
transferring corrosive solutions through a pipeline system were exposed to
the hazard
of chemical burns caused by contact with hydrochloric acid solution
released from a
structurally failed pipeline system.
Feasible methods of abatement would include, but not be limited to, the
following:
1)  Implement a pipeline system designed to withstand operational
stresses.
2)  Alter acid transfer procedure to  minimize stress on the pipeline
system.
3)  Implement mechanical integrity program to ensure that equipment can
withstand
the operating conditions safely.ons