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Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1708589.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $12,421.00
Current Penalty: $4,140.00
Issuance Date: 04/16/2024
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 05/07/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 04/30/2024
Final Order: 10/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/28/2024 | $4,140.00 | 05/07/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/14/2024 | $12,421.00 | 05/07/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/16/2024 | $12,421.00 | 05/07/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5):The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits before use: a) On or about 11/2/2023, Main receiver Area, A ladder was stored against pressurized NH3 piping. b) On or about 11/2/2023, Main Receiver, A sight glass was isolated and inoperable due to leaks. c) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Compressor #4 was in use with vibration/ oscillation which was stressing pipe connections. d) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Gauge at the low pressure inlet on Compressor #4 had no indicator arm. e) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Louvered vents were inoperable due to bricks/ metal holding them closed preventing make up air from entering the engine room. f) On or about 11/2/2023, Control Room, NH3 sensors were in fault mode and out of calibration. g) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, #4 pump QC flow verification module was held together by pliers. h) On or about 11/2/2023, Freezer, In floor heating system was non operational, causing uplift and pressure on roof level NH3 pipes.