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Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 999145.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 1512
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/20/2015
Final Order: 05/18/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/18/2015 | $3,500.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The violation occurred in the GCS and Main Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the testing and/or inspection of safety systems. Identified safety systems include but not limited to: a. Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure b. Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential c. Compressor High Discharge Temperature d. Emergency Shutdown Systems (E-Stop) e. Emergency Ventilation Systems f. High/Low Vessel Levels g. Ammonia Detectors h. Pressure Relief Valve Vents. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.