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Standard Cited: 19100119 I02 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1573496.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $13,417.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/25/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 08/24/2022
Final Order: 08/09/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/09/2023 | $13,417.00 | 08/25/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/30/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/25/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29CFR 1910.119(i)(2)(i): The employer did not perform a pre-startup safety review to confirm that construction and equipment is in accordance with design specifications. b) Plant, Debone Engine Room entrance area; on or about January 19, 2022 and at times prior to, the employer failed to document compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices to protect employees exposed to anhydrous ammonia hazards as specified in ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 Standard for Safe Design of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, Section 7.2.4, which requires "Equipment shall be protected where a risk of physical damage exists. Where equipment containing ammonia is in an area with heavy vehicular traffic during normal operations and a risk of impact exists, vehicle barriers or alternative protection shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code." The employer did not protect the DHTA/DLTA high temperature accumulator and piping from vehicles, to prevent damage or rupture and loss of containment of 9,145 lb. of anhydrous ammonia.