Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment were not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. On or about 12 June 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct inspections and testing of process equipment with a frequency consistent with the applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices. The employer hired an outside source, Process Compliance Inc. or PCI, to conduct a full mechanical integrity inspection and testing of the process equipment, which was accomplished in January 2012. PCI issued a full report to the employer with recommendations on priority items. However, the employer could not produce any documentation on prior inspection and testing of the process equipment, since the ammonia refrigeration system was installed in 1999. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the frequency of inspections and testing of process equipment is consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.