Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1202422.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/17/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2017
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 07/17/2017
Final Order: 05/30/2020
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 05/30/2020 | $0.00 | 07/17/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/26/2017 | $0.00 | 07/17/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2017 | $0.00 | 07/17/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment. On or about January 11, 2017, in the ammonia refrigeration engine room, the employer failed to perform inspection and tests on process equipment such as, but not limited to: a) Compressor 8 oil pressure differential cutout (high & low). b) Compressor 9 high and low pressure cutout. c) Compressor 10 high temperature cutout. e) Emergency stop buttons inside and outside the engine room. This condition exposes workers to inhalation hazards from an uncontrolled release of toxic ammonia liquid and or vapors.