Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1203878.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/30/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,461.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2017
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2017 | $7,461.00 | 08/30/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2017 | $12,675.00 | 08/30/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment: On or about 01/17/2017, at the Eddy Packing Inc. facility located in Yoakum Texas, the employer did not perform tests on process equipment for the ammonia refrigeration systems such as but not limited to the following. a. Oil Pressure Differential Cut Out for the compressor #11 b. High and Low Pressure Cut Out for the compressor #9 c. High temperature Cutout for the compressor #8 d. High and Low Level Controls for the Low Temperature Re-circulator V-02 e. Two Emergency Stop Buttons for the ammonia refrigeration system f. Liquid King Valve (V06-L06) for the high pressure receiver