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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Inspection Nr: 314061896

Citation: 01012

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: X

Initial Penalty: $7,000.00

Current Penalty: $4,500.00

Issuance Date: 01/23/2012

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Abatement Date: 08/31/2012

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0728900

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC):

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Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 02/09/2012 $4,500.00 08/31/2012 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 01/23/2012 $7,000.00 02/24/2012 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and tests of process equipment did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Throughout the Production area, Ammonia transfer components and vessels: The piping for the system was not inspected as outlined in any applicable recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. A portion of the process piping is underground and can not be inspected and the exposed piping has only been inspected visually, no actual thickness testing has been accomplished. Two reactor vessels at the facility have been inspected by plant personnel; however, those persons do not carry any type of certifications for this type of inspection activity. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

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