Respondent is the owner and operator of a facility that has five inorganic chemical manufacturing processes, meeting the definition of “process”, as defined by 40 C.F.R. § 68.3. Bromine, ammonia (anhydrous), chlorine, sulfur trioxide, propylene oxide, oleum (fuming sulfuric acid), and sulfur dioxide (anhydrous) are each a “regulated substance” pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 68.3…....
An explosion and fire that killed a press operator and hospitalized eight other employees at a paint resins and coatings manufacturer could have been prevented had the employer not altered a kettle reactor vessel improperly and then returned the vessel to service after it failed following the alterations, a federal workplace safety inspection has found…....
One of the biggest failures in many “Car Seal” programs is their improper application. I’m not sure where or how this confusion began, but far too many businesses are using car seals well beyond their intended function. Here is a simple way to look at “car seal” programs and how they differ from “servicing/maintenance” programs…...
Respondent is the operator of a chemical manufacturing and distribution facility that ses anhydrous ammonia to produce several chemicals, including ammonium sulfate (made by reacting ammonia with sulfuric acid) and aqueous ammonia (a solution of anhydrous ammonia and water). Anhydrous ammonia arrives by railcar and is distributed through pipes to chemical processes around the Facility…....
From Oxford’s Dictionary… priority the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important. value a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life. Which do we want safety to be? … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member?...
An amusement park ride is a far cry from a chemical process, but this horrible incident is one we can all learn from! A 6-year old little girl died on September 5, 2021 while riding a drop tower-style ride that uses gravity to create freefall. The two (2) ride operators, which I am assuming were…...
A safety aspiration is something like… “I don’t want anyone to get hurt” Safety goals are…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
We don’t see these every day and to be honest, the incidents, the violations, and the compliance plan are too much for me to break down. I have broken out the incidents and the citations that EPA issued for each of these incidents, but you will have to go to the CAFO to get the…...
Respondent owns and operates a facility that processes, stores, and distributes produce. On June 21, 2018, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility pursuant to Section 112(r) of the CAA, Sections 304–12 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §…...
Respondent owns and operates a facility that processes and packages fruit and vegetable products. Between June 5 and June 7, 2018, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility pursuant to Section 112(r) of the CAA, Sections 304–12 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…...
Respondent owns and/or operates a refrigeration-based cold storage facility which is located within a populated residential, commercial, and industrial area and is adjacent to a significant roadway. At the Facility, Respondent handles, stores, and uses, and has handled, stored, and used anhydrous ammonia. On April 24, 2018, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility pursuant…...
Respondent owns and operates a carbon dioxide liquification plant, which uses anhydrous ammonia to produce and refrigerate liquid carbon dioxide. On September 19, 2017, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility pursuant to Section 112(r) of the CAA, Section 103 of CERCLA, and Sections 302-312 of EPCRA. Based upon the information gathered during this inspection…...
