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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1232555.015 - Process Cooling International Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Process Safety Management Unit - North
Site Address:
Process Cooling International Inc
5610 E. Olive Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
Mailing Address:
4812 Enterprise Way, Modesto, CA 95356
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2017
Emphasis: N:Chemnep, S:Chemnh3
Case Closed: 12/16/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1211663 | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection | 1232766 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $43,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,875 |
| Current Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,250 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 3314(G) | 08/07/2017 | 08/17/2017 | $0 | $10,125 | $0 | 09/25/2017 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3329(E) | 08/07/2017 | 08/17/2017 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $0 | 09/25/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5189(F)(4) | 08/07/2017 | 08/17/2017 | $0 | $13,500 | $0 | 09/25/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 5189(H)(3) | 08/07/2017 | 08/17/2017 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $0 | 09/25/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 7:15 a.m. on May 10, 2017, vapor phase anhydrous ammonia was released in an uncontrolled manner from a high-pressure line. The release took place when an employee drilled a 5/32-inch diameter pilot hole into a 3-inch schedule 40 seamless steel pipe containing anhydrous ammonia. The pilot hole was drilled as a starter hole for a ?-inch diameter pipe connection for a new auto-purger. No injuries or illness resulted from the incident. No harm to any employee occurred.
Keywords: Ammonia, Vapor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1232555.015 | 28 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |