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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1180315.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2017
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2017
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 03/15/2017
Final Order: 06/04/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/04/2018 | $0.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/15/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) in a safe and timely manner when necessary means where taken to assure safe operation. On or about December 22, 2016: a. The employer failed to take adequate measures to assure equipment (pipe between AU-5 Valve 5 and AU-5 Valve 6) was safe for continued operations after a contract inspector recommended the deficient equipment be replaced due to excessive corrosion/deterioration. This hazardous condition exposed employees to the release of toxic vapor. b. The employer failed to take adequate measures to assure equipment (pipes connected to AU-201 Valve 1, AU-201 Valve 17 and AU-201 Valve 14) was safe for continued operations after a contract inspector recommended the deficient equipment be replaced due to excessive corrosion/deterioration. This hazardous condition exposed employees to the release of toxic vapor. c. The employer failed to take adequate measures to assure equipment (pipes connected to AU-202 Valve 6, and AU-202 Valve 17) was safe for continued operations after a contract inspector recommended the deficient equipment be replaced due to excessive corrosion/deterioration. This hazardous condition exposed employees to the release of toxic vapor. d. The employer failed to correct equipment (1/2 inch diameter high pressure ammonia lines connected to AU-13 Valve 2, AU-13 Valve 3 and AU-13 Valve 4 on the roof near Air Unit 13) deficiencies in a timely manner or assure safe operation when it continued to operate the high pressure ammonia piping that was undersized (based on IIAR 2 (2008), Section 10.2.3 which recommends not to use ½ inch diameter ammonia piping), unsupported, and unprotected exposing employees to the release of toxic vapors.