Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1600996.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 250
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $8,000.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $14,502.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) before use. a. The Lower Engine Room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to correct a deficiency of severe corrosion of the bullseye on the HTST-2 serial #48765 that was identified in a December 2020, IIAR 6, 5 year independent Mechanical Integrity audit and is an ongoing hazard. Failure to maintain and repair equipment used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. b. The Upper Engine Room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to correct a deficiency of severe corrosion of the bullseye on the LTLA-1 serial #46658 that was identified in a December 2020, IIAR 6, 5 year independent Mechanical Integrity audit and is an ongoing hazard. Failure to maintain and repair equipment used in the process of handling anhydrous ammonia can lead to process upsets, and expose employees to fire, explosion and toxic hazards. c. The Upper Engine Room - On or about May 31, 2022, the employer failed to correct a deficiency that was identified in a December 2020, IIAR 6, 5 year independent Mechanical Integrity audit and is an ongoing hazard: The shell side PRV is sized for vapor discharge but would be relieving refrigerant oil and should be sized for liquid flow and Shell side PRV discharge termination is atmospheric, which can expose employees to oil heated to the compressor's high- temperature cutout setpoint for OC-2 Serial #80481 resulting in serious injuries or hospitalization. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.