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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1582768.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2022
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 08/31/2022
Final Order: 01/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/15/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2022 | $14,502.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2022 | $14,502.00 | 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: At the Wichita facility the employer failed to document that equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) when the employer did not ensure ammonia refrigeration valves were labeled. Employees engaged in repairing, replacing, operating, inspecting, testing, and maintenance activities of covered process equipment in the engine rooms were exposed to the hazards of inhalation of toxic ammonia, asphyxiation, chemical burns, and fire. The following was noted during the walk around inside the engine room on March 08, 2022: a) A valve was missing the Valve Identification Tags for the suction valve located by CP-8. b) A valve was missing the Valve Identification Tags for the float column valve located by V-2, Intercooler #1. c) Two valves were missing the Valve Identification Tags for the float valve located by V-5, Intercooler #2. d) A valve was missing the Valve Identification Tags for the stop valve located by the Oil-pot V-5. e) A valve was missing the valve Identification Tags for the suction valve located by CP-7.