Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

OSHA ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of anhydrous ammonia because the employer had not implemented procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. a) Compressor Rooms A and B; On or about December 4, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of using a Goodall N2000 Anhydrous Ammonia hose beyond its service life. The hose had an end of service life date of 2009. The hose was used to transfer anhydrous ammonia from a nurse tank in Compressor Room A to the High Pressure Receiver in Compressor Room B. From 2003 to 2015, the hose had periodically been utilized to transfer anhydrous ammonia from the High Pressure Receiver in Compressor Room B, to the High Pressure Receiver on Line A. This operation was conducted to prevent line shutdowns of the ammonia refrigeration system. b) On or about January 27, 2016, and at times prior thereto: High Pressure Receiver Line A - pressure relief valve had an expiration date of 2014. c) On or about January 27, 2016, and at times prior thereto: Low Pressure Receiver Line A - pressure relief valve had an expiration date of 2014. d) On or about January 27, 2016, and at times prior thereto: Low Pressure Receiver Line A - pressure relief valve had an illegible tag. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.