Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: CHEMNEP

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: The employer does not inspect piping on a frequency determined by recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) for such lines as, but not limited to the following liquid and/or vapor chlorine lines: a)PG-01-0303: Last Inspected: 7/11/2006 Missed 7/11/2007 based on report but 7/11/2011 for 5 years, Class 1 b)PG-01-0307: Last Inspected: 7/11/2006 Missed 7/11/2007 based on report but 7/11/2011 for 5 years, Class 1 c)PG-01-0447: Last Inspected: 7/13/2007, Missed 7/13/2007 based on report but 7/13/2011 for 5 years, Class 1 d)PG-01-0834: Last Inspected: 3/25/2008, Missed 3/25/2009 based on remaining life of 2.2, Class 1 e)PG-01-0845: Last Inspected: 4/9/2007, Missed 5/21/2010 based on remaining life of 6.2, Class 1 These violations occurred in the Bromine Unit where these conditions exposed employees to the hazards associated with the uncontrolled release into the atmosphere of chlorine liquid and/or chlorine vapor. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that it is inspecting piping using a frequency determined by recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).