Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A 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: (a) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-01 Howe Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (b) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-03 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (c) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-04 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (d) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-06 Sabroe Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (e) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-01 Howe Compressor was not performed to evaluate "All safety cutouts" Bi Annually (every 6 months). This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (f) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-03 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "All safety cutouts" Bi Annually (every 6 months). This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (g) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-04 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "All safety cutouts" Bi Annually (every 6 months). This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (h) In the West Compressor Room, inspection of the WRC-06 Sabroe Compressor was not performed to evaluate "All safety cutouts" Bi Annually (every 6 months). This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (i) In the East Compressor Room, inspection of the EAC-03 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (j) In the East Compressor Room, inspection of the EAC-4 Vilter Compressor was not performed to evaluate "Drive condition (including guards)" at a frequency of Every Three (3) Months. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (k) In the West Plant, monthly inspections were not performed in April, 2017 and May, 2017 of the Viking Pump, involving defrost and inspection of external condition. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (l) In the East Plant and the West Plant, monthly inspections of evaporators, such as but not limited to WPE-71 Vilter and Gebhart Evaporator located in the West Plant, were not performed which included inspection and cleaning finned heat exchanger surfaces. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors." (m) In the East Plant and the West Plant, weekly inspection of evaporative condensers, such as but not limited to EEC-03 Imeco Evaporative Condenser Located in the East Plant, were not performed to address water conditions, pan strainers, and purge air. This was not consistent with the employer's "Mechanical Integrity Program for Compressors, Condensers, Pumps, Evaporators, and Motors."