Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1180315.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 07/14/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/15/2017
Final Order: 06/04/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/04/2018 | $5,000.00 | 07/14/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that the equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. On or about December 22, 2016, the employer did not document or comply with RAGAGEP, such as IIAR 2 (2008), Section 10.2.3, when it failed to support and protect 1/2 inch diameter high pressure ammonia lines that were installed between AU-13 Valve 2, AU-13 Valve 3 and AU-13 Valve 4, exposing employees to the hazard of a release of toxic ammonia vapors. These ammonia lines are installed on the roof near Air Unit 13.