Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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) before use. At a worksite at 3800 E 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804: The employer failed to protect employees because the employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside of acceptable limits. This was last demonstrated on or about October 21, 2022, and at times prior to that. a) A pressure gauge for the "HV33" marked on P&ID R702 was not in good working order as it wasn't visible or legible, and had not been replaced, or taken out of service, nor had the employer taken any further steps to ensure safe operations. The gauge readings were not visible for equipment located on the LTR1. b) A pressure gauge for the "HV35" marked on P&ID R702 was not in good working order as it wasn't visible or legible, and had not been replaced, or taken out of service, nor had the employer taken any further steps to ensure safe operations. The gauge readings were not visible for equipment located on the LTR1. c) The ice management procedures were not sufficient to correct the hazardous build-up of ice for the "HTR1" marked on P&ID R701. The ice accumulation was excessive and not in good working order as it prevented the proper identification, examination, or exercise of valves, or piping. In addition, it also impacted the structural integrity of equipment and related components, and had not been replaced, or taken out of service, nor had the employer taken any further steps to ensure safe operations. The valves are connected to the High-Temperature Recirculator. d) The ice management procedures were not sufficient to correct the hazardous build-up of ice for the "LTR1" marked on P&ID R702. The ice accumulation was excessive and not in good working order as it prevented the proper identification, examination, or exercise of valves, a sight glass, or piping. In addition, it also impacted the structural integrity of equipment and related components, and had not been replaced, or taken out of service, nor had the employer taken any further steps to ensure safe operations. The valves are connected to the Low-Temperature Recirculator. This hazardous condition exposed employees engaged in repairing, replacing, operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining covered process equipment to toxic, cryogenic, and fire hazards in the event of an anhydrous ammonia release.