OSHA Inspection: NEASE CO. LLC

Issued

Dec 1, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0780231024602590T176

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(m)(1): The employer did not investigate each incident which resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemical in the workplace.    a)  On or about June 11, 2014, the employer did not conduct an incident investigation of a 200 gallon spill of xylene from a day tank, which was part of the process, into a diked area of the tank farm on the southwest corner of the main production building.      b)  On or about June 16, 2014, the employer did not conduct an incident investigation of a release of chemical fumes from products L-209 and EB123X, which caused a plant evacuation.       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.

Issued

Dec 1, 2014

Abate by

Dec 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0780231024602590T176

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(m)(4): An incident report was not prepared at the conclusion of the investigation that included at a minimum, the date of the incident, date the investigation began, a description of the incident, and any recommendations resulting from the investigation.    a)  On or about June 11, 2014, the employer did not prepare an incident investigation report of a 200 gallon spill of xylene from a day tank, which was part of the process, into a diked area of the tank farm on the southwest corner of the main production building.      b)  On or about June 16, 2014, the employer did not prepare an incident investigation report following a release of chemical fumes from products L-209 and EB123X which caused a plant evacuation.       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.