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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 999145.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 1512
Abatement Date: 02/23/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/20/2015
Final Order: 05/18/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2015 | $0.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 05/18/2015 | $0.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $0.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer does not ensure that inspections and tests were performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity. 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 inspection and tests were performed on process equipment such as but not limited to: a. Machine/Engine Room Emergency Shutdown (E-Stop) b. Machine/Engine Room Emergency Ventilation Systems c. Compressor High Discharge Temperature Cut Out d. Ammonia System Shut off /King Valves Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that inspections and tests were performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity.