Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment. a. Engine Room - On or about March 12, 2023, the employer failed to perform calibration testing and maintenance of ammonia sensors in the engine room which made prevented emergency responders and the site Hazwoper team from being able to ascertain the concentration and hazard within the engine room. Failure to maintain process equipment, valves, controllers, relief devices and systems can lead to catastrophic failure of pressure vessels, piping and employee exposure to toxic, fire, and explosion hazards. b. Engine Room - On or about March 12, 2023, the employer failed to perform routine maintenance, inspections, tests and replacement of TX3 thermal expansion valves and solenoid valves in accordance with manufacturers specifications or Pennsylvania Mechanical Code section 1109.1. Failure to maintain process equipment, valves, controllers, relief devices and systems can lead to catastrophic failure of pressure vessels, piping and employee exposure to toxic, fire, and explosion hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.