Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard: CHEMNEP

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: At the establishment, the employer had not developed and implemented written procedures for the repair of process equipment to maintain the ongoing integrity of equipment including pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping, valves, controls, pumps, and compressors. These procedures shall include written mechanical integrity specific task procedures for the inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of each process equipment, material and spare parts control, outlining responsibilities, authorizations and approval for repairs, steps to accomplish for repairing or replacing equipment, frequency of replacement, employee training and qualifications, welding and heat treating requirements, inspection and testing after repair, and documentation requirements. Employees were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which result in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.