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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1644189.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $8,400.00
Issuance Date: 06/27/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 10/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 10/22/2024 | $8,400.00 | 10/30/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2023 | $8,400.00 | 10/30/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/27/2023 | $15,625.00 | 07/31/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) In the Engine Room, on or about January 18, 2023, the employer failed to establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment, when the employer's written procedures, "System Entire Maintenance Procedure Ammonia Flanges, Fittings, and Pipe," "IIAR-109 Inspection_Pressure Vessels," "IIAR-109 Inspection Piping Systems," and "UNITED DAIRY, UNIONTOWN DIVISION UNIONTOWN FACILITY RECOGNIZED AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES STATEMENT," did not include specific procedural steps or instructions to assure the mechanical integrity of anhydrous ammonia pressure vessels, piping systems, and pressure relief valves. Failure to inspect, test, and maintain anhydrous ammonia vessels, piping systems, and pressure relief valves can lead to loss of containment and expose employees to toxic and fire hazards.