Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard: CHEMNEP

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: a)On or about 11/30/2011, Ammonia Unload Area: An Ammonia absorption water bucket was in use with a flexible discharge hose. The discharge hose was not weighted or secured near the bottom of the bucket to prevent displacement. There was no design specifications for the quantity of water needed to mitigate the potential hazard. Reference ANSI K61.1, Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia, Section 4.4.1. b)On or about 11/30/11, North and South Trains: At the Vaporizers, Rupture Discs were in use in lieu of Pressure Relief Devices that would re seat themselves after opening. Reference ANSI K61.1, Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia, Section 5.8.1. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.