Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1010128.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 665
Abatement Date: 05/01/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2015 | $4,000.00 | 05/01/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2015 | $7,000.00 | 03/19/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). The violation occurred in the System #1 & #2 Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Rooms on or about November 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure testing and inspections of the ammonia refrigeration safety systems were conducted in accordance with RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110 and IIAR 5 for safety systems such as but not limited to: a. Compressor High Discharge Pressure Cut Out b. Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential Cut Out c. Compressor High Discharge Temperature Cut Out Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
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