Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1663647.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2025
Initial Penalty: $10,046.00
Current Penalty: $6,697.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/2023
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/01/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 05/19/2025 | $6,697.00 | 09/30/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 12/15/2023 | $6,697.00 | 11/17/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/01/2023 | $6,697.00 | 11/17/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2023 | $10,046.00 | 11/17/2023 | Serious |
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 before use: a) On or about 4/5/2023, Roof Area, Supports for piping associated with the NH3 system had been removed, piping not adequately supported. b) On or about 4/5/2023, Cellar W, A self closing valve was not provided with a terminus cap. c) On or about 4/5/2023, Cellar B, Unit B-2, a high pressure NH3 pipe was being used to support a low pressure NH3 pipe. d) On or about 4/5/2023, Cellar B, an "out of service" unit had a gauge indicating that the system was still pressurized. e) On or about 4/5/2023, Cellar K, Air Unit K1 was operating with vibration/ oscillation which was stressing pipe connections. f) On or about 4/5/2023, Cellar K, An accumulator (pressure vessel) had support metal welded to its end. Abatement documentation is required for these items.