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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1213761.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $5,975.40
Issuance Date: 08/23/2017
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/14/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/14/2017 | $5,975.40 | 09/19/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2017 | $9,959.00 | 09/19/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: Employees engaged in operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining activities at the covered process equipment on the roof top of the West side of the Main Plant and the engine rooms were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which results in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility in that the employer failed to document and implement compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for the marking/labeling of Ammonia refrigeration piping and system components. The following was noted during the walk around: (a) A valve for Low Temperature Suction Open Liquid to the Cross-Over was missing the Tag Identification. (b) A valve for Low Temperature Recirculator Liquid - LTRL orange rubber Identification Tag with black marker was observed fading out and could not be read. (c) A valve for LTSL15 light yellow rubber Identification Tag with black marker was observed fading out and could not be read. (d) A valve for HTRL light yellow rubber Identification Tag with black marker was observed fading out and could not be read. (e) An orange rubber Identification Tag with black marker was observed fading out, could not be read, and felt on the ground of the roof. (f) A blue valve for suction line was missing the Identification Tag. (g) A main pump-out valve for HTRS was missing the Identification Tag. (h) A hand valve next to HTRL HV29 on the North West side of Tower #6 orange rubber Identification Tag with black marker was observed fading out and could not be read. (i) A hand valve next to HTRL HV29 on the North West side of Tower #6 was missing the Identification Tag. (j) The HPR - HV08 for the High Pressure Receiver Liquid Make-up valve was not labeled as the King valve on the second floor of the CP-4 Engine Room. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violations is complete.