HELENA, AR —
OSHA Inspection: UNITED INITIATORS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of UNITED INITIATORS, INC. in 334 PHILLIPS 311 ROAD, HELENA, AR 72342 (NAICS 325188). OSHA activity number 342814498.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UNITED INITIATORS, INC.
- Site address
- 334 PHILLIPS 311 ROAD
- City
- HELENA
- State
- AR
- ZIP
- 72342
- Mailing
- 334 PHILLIPS 311 ROAD, HELENA, AR 72342
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325188
- Employees
- 47
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
17 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 B10
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced: This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, and at times prior thereto in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to correct structural equipment deficiencies; corroded and unsecured supports for the fixed metal ladder used to access the platform above centrifuges.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.28 B05 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 17, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway was protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, and at times prior thereto in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to provide fall protection; where there was an elevated platform without adequate guardrails.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 D03 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 15, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): The employer did not compile information pertaining to the equipment in the process, including but not limited to: A) Material of Construction: a) This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to compile the design specifications/materials of construction, the Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance (Form U1 or U1-A) and/or as built engineering drawings for the Hydrogen Peroxide Day Tank T-1112. b) This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to compile the design specification/materials of construction, piping calculations, date of installation, manufacturer's data report (MDR) and the manufacturer's test report (MTR) for the following process piping: 12" BzCl-XX-0701, 2" BzCl-XX-0404, and 1/2" H2O2-XX-0405. D) Relief system design and design basis: This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to complete the Process Safety Information (PSI) for the design and design basis for the Reactor Vent Scrubber S-1101. F) Design Codes and Standard: This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to compile the design codes and standards for BPO process vessels such as Primary Reactor R--1101, Hydrogen Peroxide Day Tank T-1112, Benzoyl Chloride Storage Tank T-1103.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 E03 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Dec 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The process hazard analysis was not appropriate to the complexity of the process and shall identify, evaluate, and control the hazards involved in the process. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Di-benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer did not identify, evaluate and control the hazards that are created when Hydrogen Peroxide relieves to an (unsafe location) inside the BPO manufacturing building (BLDG #16).
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 E05
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,239 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; This violation was most recently observed on or prior to December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer failed to promptly address the August 2016 PHA team's findings and recommendations. The employer did not develop a written schedule describing when corrective actions related to the resolution and any interim measures to assure safe operations will be completed. Examples include but not limited to: 1) Install accurate level indicator the BzCl bulk tanks to stop unloading pump on high level. 7) Install a pressure indicator for T-1104. 11) Install shrapnel cage around pump P-1104. 28) Investigate if the hydraulic pump limitations could be taken as a safeguard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $9239
- — Z (S) $9239
1910.119 F01
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer failed to develop and implement written standard operating procedures (SOP) for each operating phase of the Crystal Blender BL-1101.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 J02
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment; a) Reactor Vent Scrubber S-1101. b)70% Hydrogen Peroxide Day Tank T-1112. c) Mother Liquor Heat Exchanger #1 d) Benzoyl Chloride Bulk Storage Tank T-1103. e) Pressure Safety Relief Valves #408, #410 and #413. f) 12" BzCl-XX-0701, 2" BzCl-XX-0404, and 1/2" H2O2-XX-0405 process piping.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 J04 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment. This violation was most recently observed on about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas Texas when the employer did not perform inspections and test on process equipment; including but not limited to; a) Reactor Vent Scrubber S-1101 b) 70% Hydrogen Peroxide Day Tank T-1112 c) Mother Liquor Heat Exchanger #1 d) Benzoyl Chloride Bulk Storage Tank T-1103 e) Pressure Safety Relief Valves #408, #410 and #413 f) 12" BzCl-XX-0701, 2" BzCl-XX-0404, and 1/2" H2O2-XX-0405 process piping.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.119 J05
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): Employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits before further use or in a safe and timely manner. In The Alternative 29 FR 1910.225(b): Employer did not ensure machines designed for a fixed location were securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. This violation was most recently observed on or prior to December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer failed to correct structural equipment deficiencies; including but not limited to corroded and unsecured supports for: Instance a: The CF-1101 and CF-1102 supports exhibited severe corrosion and were unsecured. Instance b: The E-1102 and E-1103 supports exhibited severe corrosion and were unsecured.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 L01
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jun 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not ensure a written management of change was completed and implemented to remove the Crystal Vacuum Line from service. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer did not implement a management of change (MOC) when the Crystal Vacuum Piping for the BL-1101 was abandoned in place.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.119 L04
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(4): The employer did not ensure Process Safety Information (P&ID) was updated when the Crystal Vacuum Line was removed from service. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer did not update Process Safety Information such as Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID) when the Crystal Vacuum Piping for the Blender was abandoned in place.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.119 L05
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(5): The employer did not update operating procedures and practices when the Crystal Vacuum Line was removed from service. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer did not update the Standard Operating Procedure for the Blender BL-1101 when the Crystal Vacuum Piping for the Blender was abandoned in place.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.145 F03
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(f)(3): Tags were not used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees who were exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment or operations which were out of the ordinary, unexpected or not readily apparent: The violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, and at times prior thereto in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to label a 3-inch, crystal vacuum line with the potential hazards associated with its contents.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.147 C07 III A
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(A): Retraining was not provided for authorized and affected employees when there was a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that presented a new hazard, or when there was a change in the energy control procedures: This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, and at times prior thereto in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas, when the employer failed to provide retraining for removing equipment; including but not limited to the 3-inch Crystal Vacuum line/piping.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which was free from the recognized hazard. This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas where the employer did not verify potential accumulation of residual Di-benzoyl Peroxide prior to cutting of piping.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.252 A02 VI C
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dust: This violation was most recently observed on or about December 6, 2017, and at times prior thereto, in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer failed to prevent cutting of an 3-inch crystal vacuum pipe which had previously contained Di-benzoyl Peroxide residual dust.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.252 A02 III B
- Issued
- May 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jul 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(B): The employer did not ensure that assigned fire watchers were familiar with the facilities for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire: This violation was most recently observed on or prior to December 6, 2017 in the Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) Unit at United Initiators located in Helena, Arkansas when the employer failed to ensure each assigned fire watch knew the procedures for sounding an alarm.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
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