Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: c) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer failed to document that equipment complied with RAGAGEP, such as, but not limited to, API 520 part II 2003 sections 6.3.4(g) and 6.5. An administrative control or mechanical interlock was not provided for the three way safety relief valves, PSV-20945A/B, on V-218A, and PSV-20948A/B, on V-218B, to keep the valves from being positioned in the center, which would block flow to both relief valves, to ensure that the overpressure protection of the vessel was not compromised, on or about 2/9/16. d) D2 Vinylidene Fluoride Process (VF2): The employer failed to document that equipment complied with RAGAGEP, such as, but not limited to, API 520 part II 2003 section 4.2.2. The analysis for PSV-20945A/B, on V-218A, and PSV-20948A/B, on V-218B, revealed inlet pressure losses in excess of 3% of set point, potentially compromising stable relief valve operation and adequate flow capacity, on or about 2/9/16. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.