OSHA has cited a polymers plant for 12 violations, mainly for exposing workers to chemical hazards from solvents used at the plant. The inspection was initiated following a referral from the National Response Center (NRC) due to an incident involving a methyl chloride release at the plant on July 18, 2013. One repeat PSM violation was cited for failing to follow recognized good engineering practices within the MI inspection program. The company failed to resolve data for storage tanks when changes in measurements occurred over previous readings. Eleven serious PSM violations were issued and included violations of PSI, PHA and MI. Employee exposure to methyl chloride and monochlorobenzene were found during the inspection. Here is a breakdown of the PSM citations: