Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1600996.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $9,000.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $11,396.00 | 01/04/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) did not include information that provided specific identification of equipment that is part of the process. a. Roof - On or about July 13, 2022, the 1/2" isolation hand valve on the shared 4" relief header from RC-1, RC-2, RC-3 and RC-7 was not shown on P&ID R2.2 above the roof line below the line sensor. Failure to have accurate P&IDs could result in human error during operations and maintenance and employees not being able to identify or locate equipment in the event of an emergency resulting in exposure to anhydrous ammonia vapors and liquid. b. Machine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the screw compressor (RC-6) pressure gauge was not shown on P&ID R2.2. Failure to have accurate P&IDs could result in human error during operations and maintenance and employees not being able to identify or locate equipment in the event of an emergency resulting in exposure to anhydrous ammonia vapors and liquid. c. Machine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the High/Low Temp glycol chiller (GC-4) is labeled as HTLT-GC2 instead of (GC-4) in the field on P&ID R2.3. Failure to have accurate P&IDs could result in human error during operations and maintenance and employees not being able to find specific locations in the event of an emergency resulting in exposure to anhydrous ammonia vapors and liquid. d. Lower Machine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the AFP glycol chiller (GC-2) is mislabeled as LTST1 in the field on P&ID R2.4. Failure to have accurate P&IDs could result in human error during operations and maintenance and employees not being able to find specific locations in the event of an emergency resulting in exposure to exposure to anhydrous ammonia vapors and liquid. e. Outside the AFP Cooler - On or about July 13, 2022, the AU-R and AU-L had pressure indicator gauges on them however it does not reflect these gauges near Hause HSB on P&ID 2.5, failure to have correct P&ID's could result in employees not being able to find specific locations in the event of an emergency resulting in exposure to anhydrous ammonia vapors and liquid. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.