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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). A. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2013, and at times prior thereto in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure inspections and tests of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts followed RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified cutouts include but not limited to the Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure, Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential, Compressor High Discharge Temperature, and High/Low Vessel Levels. B. The violation occurred in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about October 24, 2013 and at times prior thereto where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure annual external visual inspection of vessels and piping were consistent with RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified vessels and associated piping include but not limited to the Low Temperature Re-circulator, Thermosyphon, and High Pressure Receiver. C. The violation occurred in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about October 24, 2013 and at times prior thereto where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure the 5-year major independent inspection and tests of pressure vessels followed RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified vessels include but not limited to the Low Temperature Re-circulator, Thermosyphon, and High Pressure Receiver. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.