Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311592661
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 05/27/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 150
Abatement Date: 08/01/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/21/2010 | $1,875.00 | 08/01/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/2010 | $2,500.00 | 06/29/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: a.Site - Each ammonia shut-off valve was not cycled at least once every six months. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF ABATEMENT WOULD BE TO FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AMMONIA REFRIGERATION (IIAR) BULLETIN 110- 1991, ENTITLED "START-UP, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AMMONIA MECHANICAL REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS".TING
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