Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. The employer does not ensure the frequency of tests and inspections are consistent with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) or the manufacturers' recommendations. 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 the frequency of inspection and tests of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts were inspected and tested annually in accordance with RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified cutouts include but not limited to: a. Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure b. Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential c. Compressor High Discharge Temperature d. 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 the external visual inspection of vessels and piping were conducted annually in accordance with RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified vessels include but not limited to: a. Temperature Accumulator (V-2) b. High Temperature Accumulator (V-1) c. SC2 d. North High Pressure Receiver e. South High Pressure Receiver f. North Reserve Vessel g. Exchanger HX-1 h. Intercooler V-3 i. Exchanger HX-8 j. V-11 Surge Drum These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIPVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER #313880775, CITATION NUMBER #1, ITEM 1, ISSUED ON APRIL 8, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 19740 US 90 WEST, LIVE OAK FL 32064. THIS FILE BECAME A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 4, 2011. 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 the frequency of tests and inspections are consistent with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices or the manufactures recommendations.