Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1157732.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,572.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 385
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $6,000.00 | 07/01/2017 | Serious | ||
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2017 | $6,000.00 | 04/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2016 | $7,572.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. (a) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process, North Engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, the Suction Accumulator SA-2 was operated at -35F which is below the MDMT for the vessel (-20F) stamped on the ASME data plate. The employer did not document that the vessel was designed for this service. (b) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process, North Engine room: The Transfer Assembly and Teikoku pump, was in operation with a 3/8" nipple on the relief line for the Teikoku pump; the nipple was not protected from physical damage from struck-by hazards. (c) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process (various locations): On or prior 6/23/16, Process equipment was in operation with 1/2" diameter HPL lines which were not adequately supported, including but not limited to: PT silos, Raw silos, Hansen Auto Purger AP-1, Transfer Assembly with Teikoku pump TA2, Ice Cream Freezer APV-WS-308, Coolmatic AH-1, and New King Unit KU-1.