A business has paid a $73,790 penalty for not submitting a required risk management plan for a facility in Pa. Under the federal Clean Air Act, facilities that maintain certain quantities of regulated substances must submit a risk management plan to EPA that explains steps the facility would take to reduce the risk of accidental […]
EPA announced that a gas and oil exploration company will pay a $42,504 penalty to settle Clean Air Act violations at its natural gas liquid extraction plant. EPA alleged that the company failed to comply with federal clean air regulations intended to prevent accidental releases of flammable substances. The settlement follows up on an EPA
The five most common violations of Risk Management Program in EPA Region 10 (WA, OR, ID, AK), regardless of chemical or industry, are:
Respondent owns and operates a refrigerated juice facility. On July 10, 2000, under Section 112(r) of the Act and implementing regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 68, Respondent submitted to U.S. EPA an RMP for the Facility. According to the RMP submitted to U.S. EPA, the Facility is “frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing”. They use
Many THANKS to my NEWEST and RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2004 Since 2013 since 2013 since 2013 returning from 2007 2013 Fatality Tracker Electrical 15 (2012 = 68) (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift 39 (2012 = 52) (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining*
PHMSA was notified by The Lite Cylinder Company of the following: “Please be advised that The Lite Cylinder Company is no longer in business and is currently evaluating its legal options. The company’s facility is now closed and unable to receive cylinders returned per the instructions detailed in US DOT – PHMSA Emergency Order No.
The Massachusetts Fire Code hazardous material processing regulation (527 CMR 33) requires a hazard evaluation or limited process safety program for many companies that have never faced this requirement before, (though many companies have been essentially performing these tasks as good practice). Many companies covered by this regulation must now document that a hazard evaluation
Respondent owned and operated the natural gas production site which stored produced water including residual hydrocarbons in a 400-barrel fiberglass tank, and natural gas condensate in a 21O-barrel steel tank (tank battery), from natural gas production wells located at the site. A second 210-barrel steel tank was also present in the tank battery. On July
OSHA issued 23 serious violations, with a penalty of $118,000, regarding PSM, electrical, confined space and lockout-tagout of hazardous energy sources and respirator protection standards. Some of the serious PSM violations include failing to develop a written plan of action ensuring worker involvement in the PSM program; conduct inspections and tests of process equipment, such
MANY THANKS to John for sharing this with his group! John is now retired from OSHA but was Region V’s Assistant Regional Administrator for years. He is one fine safety professional! Nfpa Process Safety Management and OSHA 6 8 2013 from John Newquist
