Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1640714.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 203
Abatement Date: 08/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 07/10/2023
Final Order: 03/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2024 | $0.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/08/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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 manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. Ammonia Machine (Engine) Room: Employer did not ensure that the frequency of inspections and tests of the following components/equipment of the ammonia refrigeration system was consistent with applicable manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices: a) The sensors for the ammonia detection system were not calibrated semi-annually as per manufacturer's recommendations, Home Market Food's mechanical integrity inspection/test schedule, and in accordance with ANSI/IIAR (American National Safety Institute/International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration) IIAR 6 2019 edition, Table 12.3. b) Emergency ventilation for the ammonia machine room was not tested semi-annually in accordance with ANSI/IIAR (American National Safety Institute/International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration) IIAR 2 2014 edition, Section 6.14 in the absence of the manufacturer's recommendations for schedule of maintenance.