Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation. On or about 16 July 2012, and at times prior thereto, a minor leak noted during a compliance audit was not corrected since the audit was conducted on 10/19/2011. The location of the leak was on top of Tank A at a flange near the pressure relief valves, and remained in existence off and on for at least 9 months, exposing personnel working in the vicinity to ammonia hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure equipment deficiencies are corrected before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation.