Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 810501.015
Citation: 01015
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,950.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/16/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2013 | $5,950.00 | 09/16/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2013 | $7,000.00 | 07/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (note: this standard applies to pressure vessels and storage tanks; piping systems (including piping components and valves); relief and vent systems and devices; emergency shutdown systems; controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks) and; pumps as referenced by sections (j)(1)-(j)(1)(vi) of this standard. In the mechanical room, the employer did not ensure the vessels, evaporators, compressors, were inspected and tested in accordance with consensus documents such as but not limited to the following: a) external visual inspection of compressor H-1 in accordance with IIAR, Bulletin NO. 110 start-up, inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, Section 6.3. b) external visual inspection of compressor B-1, B-2, and S-1; in accordance with IIAR, Bulletin No.110; Start-up, Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, Section 6.3. c) inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance of the compressor in the engine room S-1 in accordance with IIAR, Bulletin No. 110; Start-up, Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigeration Systems, Section 6.3. d) external visual inspection of vessels V1-V2, and V3 in accordance with IIAR, Bulletin No. 110; Start- up, inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, Section 6.4.