Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 190266.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/22/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/23/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/13/2012 | $7,000.00 | 07/23/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/22/2012 | $7,000.00 | 07/23/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): The employer failed to ensure Inspection and testing procedures followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Throughout the Production area, Ammonia transfer components and vessels: The piping and vessels for the system were not inspected every 5 years as outlined in any applicable recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The last thickness testing was accomplished in 2004; based upon the dates of inspection places the facility 1.5 years out of compliance. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.