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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 844143.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2013
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 07/25/2014
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 08/09/2013
Final Order: 04/25/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/25/2014 | $1,500.00 | 07/25/2014 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/26/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. Instance A. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for testing of safety cutouts. Identified cutouts include but not limited to: a. High/Low Vessel Levels. Instance B. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for determining locations for conducting thickness measurements of piping and vessels. These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Instance C. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the visual external inspections of insulated piping and vessels. These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Instance D. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the inspection of relief valves and relief vent system(s). These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. 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.