Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1427966.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $6,747.30
Issuance Date: 02/28/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 04/07/2020
Gravity:
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2020 | $6,747.30 | 04/07/2020 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2020 | $9,639.00 | 04/07/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: At a facility located at N3620 County Road D, New London, WI 54961; the employer did not establish written procedures for: a) Non-destructive testing (NDT) of ammonia refrigeration piping and vessels. The employer failed to establish written procedures for the NDT testing which was was part of the employer's Mechanical Integrity Program. The employer required the testing occur every 5 years and that the tests be performed by a 3rd party qualified contractor. b) c) Low Temperature Accumulator (Vessel 5) piping. The employer failed to establish written procedures for routinely defrosting or otherwise managing the limit of ice accumulation on the pipes, fittings and valves immediately upstream of the Vessel 5's oil pot.