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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1662311.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/21/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/21/2023 | $12,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii):The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. On or about April 5, 2023, employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia release hazards when the employer did not ensure dual relief valves on Compressor #108 in the Cook Refrigeration Plant were replaced and/or recertified according to their employed RAGAGEP including but not limited to IIAR Bulletin 110 (Start Up, Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems)Section 6.6.3 Revision, May 24, 2007.