OSHA Inspection: MULTI-PLASTICS EXTRUSIONS INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment:  Railcar Unloading: The employer failed to inspect and test the piping circuit from the railcar unloading station to the pump house. Failure to  inspect and test process piping can lead to flammable liquid being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(3)(v): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards related to facility siting:   a) Polymerization Plant 2: The process hazard analysis (PHA) did not address facility siting including potential fire hazards within the pump house. Failure to address facility siting hazards during a PHA can lead to employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  b) Polymerization Plant 2: The process hazard analysis (PHA) did not address facility siting including potential fire hazards within the process control room and office area. Failure to address facility siting hazards during a PHA can lead to employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards , on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(3)(iii): The process hazard analysis did not address engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationships such as appropriate application of detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases:   a) Polymerization Plant 2: The process hazard analysis (PHA) did not address administrative controls including the use of fire-resistant clothing (FRC) on the process pad that had an electrical classifications of Class 1 Division 2. Failure to address these controls can result in inadequate protection of employees during a release and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  b) Polymerization Plant 2: The process hazard analysis (PHA) did not address administrative controls including the use of fire-resistant clothing (FRC) in the pump room that had an electrical classification of Class 1 Division 2. Failure to address these controls can result in inadequate protection of employees during a release and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process:  a) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not perform a process hazard analysis (PHA) on the collection tank and associated piping, all as part of the process relief system. Failure to address these process hazards can result in inadequate protection of employees during a release and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): The employer's Standard Operating Procedures did not include precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment:  a) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer's Safe Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) did not include the use of fire-resistant clothing (FRC) in the EHS Aspects/PPE portion of the SSOP. Failure to include this information in the operating procedures can result in inadequate protection of employees during a release and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment:  a) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not establish written pressure vessel and piping mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures for reactors (R1-4). Failure to establish written mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures can lead to flammable liquids being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  b) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not establish written pressure vessel and piping mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures for de-volitizers (D1-2). Failure to establish written mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures can lead to flammable liquids being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  c) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not establish written pressure vessel and piping mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures for heat exchangers (HE 001-003). Failure to establish written mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures can lead to flammable liquids being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  d) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not establish written pressure vessel and piping mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures for the collection tank (CLTK 1). Failure to establish written mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures can lead to flammable liquids being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  e) Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not establish written pressure vessel and piping mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures for the process piping. Failure to establish written mechanical integrity inspection and test procedures can lead to flammable liquids being released and employee exposure to fire or explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jul 13, 2022

Abate by

Nov 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include relief system design and design basis:  a)	Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not ensure that information pertaining to the equipment in the process including the relief system design and design basis was maintained for the reactors. Reactors R1-4 relief outlet system design basis was not updated to ensure the rupture disc sizing and temperature were appropriate. Failure to adequately design and size relief systems can lead to uncontrolled releases during a runaway reaction resulting in employee exposure to fire and explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  b)	Polymerization Plant 2: The employer did not ensure the information pertaining to the equipment in the process including the relief system design and design basis was maintained for the de-volitizer vessels. De-volitizers (D1 and D2) relief outlet design basis and sizing were not included in the relief scenarios. Failure to adequately design and size relief systems can lead to uncontrolled releases during a runaway reaction resulting in employee exposure to fire and explosion hazards, on or about February 2, 2022.  Abatement Certification Required.