OSHA PSM citations @ polysilicon facility (H2 Compressor Explosion & $25K)
A hydrogen compressor explosion led to some injuries and a TOSHA inspection, resulting in some PSM citations.
EPA RMP & GDC citations @ chemical manufacturing facility (Cl2 & H2 & Action Plan)
Respondent has owned and operated a chemical manufacturing facility since at least January 2013. The facility manufactures chlorine, sodium hydroxide, solid sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and calcium hypochlorite. The Facility is primarily a manufacturer of chlorine, which is produced through the electrolysis of a sodium chloride being derived from a salt vein deep under the
59 incidents & 2 updates (2/19-3/8/2018)
Industrial LOTO FATALITY Landfill Employee’s Death In Shredder Appears Accidental (Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate the gruesome death of a 46-year-old employee at a privately owned landfill – shortly after 10 a.m. a worker went to clear a jammed trash-shredding machine – after he repaired the machine, HE CALLED OUT TO HIS CO-WORKERS TO
IFC and Bulk transfer and process transfer operations
Most know NFPA 30 and OSHA’s 1910.106 for managing flammable liquid hazards. I have often written about the International Fire Code and its value to those looking for additional measures to reduce risk. In this situation, it does not disappoint when it comes to “Bulk transfer and process transfer operations.”…
Cal/OSHA Fines Foundry over $280,000 for Permit-Required Confined Space Accident (Auger Double Leg Amputation)
Cal/OSHA has cited a foundry $283,390 for workplace safety and health violations following a confined space accident that resulted in the amputation of an employee’s legs. Cal/OSHA cited the Foundry of similar breaches eight (8) years ago. On August 28, two workers at the factory were cleaning and unjamming a 38-foot long auger screw conveyor
OSHA may not cover “drilling operations” but the IFC does
OSHA specifically exempted “Oil or gas well drilling or servicing operations” (1910.119(a)(2)(ii)), which it is trying to rectify with a revision to the standard. However, the IFC and many states have had requirements specific to “well drilling and operating” as it relates to managing the hazards associated with flammable liquids.
OSHA issues PRCS citation to power plant after contractor fatalities
OSHA has issued $77,605 in fines to a power plant after a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas leak killed two contractors and injured four others inside a PRCS last August. The power company was fined $77,605, while the contractor that was performing maintenance at the plant was fined $129,340. OSHA says it found the power plant failed
OSHA issues PRCS citation to contractor after PRCS fatalities (H2S)
OSHA has issued $206,945 in fines to a power plant, and one of its contractors after a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas leak killed two workers and injured four others inside a PRCS last August. The power company was fined $77,605, while the contractor that was performing maintenance at the plant was fined $129,340. OSHA says
OSHRC, API, Well Servicing, Flammable Atmospheres and Distance
SAFTENG Comment: I am not sure why OSHA chose to use the General Duty Clause (GDC) rather than cite 1910.307 This case involves an oil and gas well-servicing company after a fire at a worksite injured an employee, and OSHA conducted an inspection. OSHA issued a citation alleging a violation of the general duty clause
4C HSE Conference PSM Presentation
An old boss from my GE Plastics days is presenting at the 4C HSE Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 3, 2018. His presentation is titled: Forget About the Feds, States are Moving on Expanded PSM/RMP Rules – Is it California Dreamin’ or a Glimpse into the Future of PSM/RMP Rulemaking? Dan is one of my