Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 844143.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 07/25/2014
Gravity: 10
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 | $7,000.00 | 07/25/2014 | Serious | |
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: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). 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 inspection and tests of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts followed RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified cutouts include but are not limited to: a. High/Low Vessel Levels. 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 inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.