Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I D Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1702519.015
Citation: 01001D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 05/01/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2024 | $0.00 | 05/01/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2024 | $0.00 | 05/28/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): The employer did not include, in the process safety information compilation, the relief system design and the design basis. a. The Old System - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer failed to develop and document the relief system design and design basis for the relief devices installed on the ammonia handling equipment. Failure to ensure the relief system design is adequate can result in over pressurization of equipment, or failure to relieve in the event of an emergency which can lead to catastrophic release of ammonia or explosion. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.