Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1356555.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 13
Abatement Date: 05/28/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 05/17/2019
Final Order: 11/29/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/29/2019 | $7,000.00 | 05/28/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/20/2019 | $9,472.00 | 05/28/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2019 | $9,472.00 | 05/28/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment; a) On or about 10/30/18 throughout the ammonia refrigeration system; employees were exposed to a catastrophic release of ammonia vapors and liquid when the employer did not establish written procedures for the inspection of equipment insulation, piping, vessels and other ammonia containing equipment. b) On or about 10/30/18 in the Engine Room; employees were exposed to a catastrophic release of ammonia vapors and liquid when they used the ammonia rated hose labeled "2001 and use no later than 2007" for making transfers of ammonia containing liquids and the employer did not establish written procedures for the maintenance of ammonia rated hoses. c) On or about 10/30/18 throughout the ammonia refrigeration system; employees were exposed to a catastrophic release ammonia vapors and liquid during the inspection and maintenance of safety relief valves when the employer did not establish written procedures for the inspection and replacement of these devices. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED