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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1775639.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2025
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 585
Abatement Date: 04/17/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 03/20/2025
Final Order: 06/30/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/30/2025 | $0.00 | 04/17/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/16/2025 | $16,550.00 | 04/17/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2025 | $16,550.00 | 04/17/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): Employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: Ammonia Refrigeration Machine (Engine) Room: Employer did not develop written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of the piping system of the employer's ammonia refrigeration equipment inside the ammonia machine room: a) On or about September 3, 2024, a drain valve and drain plug for a recirculating pump for the low pressure receiver (LPR) vessel leaked approximately 721 pounds of ammonia refrigerant when the drain valve and drain plug were not effectively closed. b) On or about November 17, 2024, a purge line pipe for the LPR began leaking ammonia refrigerant when the purge line pipe failed.