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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits: a. Engine Room A - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer was operating the compressor 140 with a faulty hot gas valve that leaks ammonia when the pressure drops below 90 PSI, which sets off the ammonia detectors. Failure to maintain and repair equipment used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. b. Engine Room A - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer was operating the Intercooler A shutoff on the suction side had a severely corroded valve handle which had broken off half of the valve handle. Failure to maintain and repair equipment used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. c. Engine Room A - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer was operating the flume line with a pressure testing gage that was half broken off and unreadable from corrosion. Failure to maintain and repair equipment used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. Hanover Foods Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(j)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565223, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/13/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7000 Millington Road, Clayton, DE 19938. Hanover Foods Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(j)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1390093, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/11/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 7000 Millington Road, Clayton, DE 19938. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.