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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the process equipment. The violation occurred in the Austin Powder manufacturing facility on or about February 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to establish and implement written procedures for the testing and inspection of process equipment. Process equipment include but are not limited to: a. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Differential Pressure Shutdown b. Booster Manufacturing Kettle E-Stops c. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Low Liquid Flow d. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Pump & Blower e. Booster Manufacturing Scrubber Filters f. Booster Cleaning of Interior of Ventilation Ducts g. PETN Drying Nutch h. PETN Drying Nutch Filters i. PETN Dryer Heat Exchanger & Controls j. PETN Drying Vacuum Pump This condition exposed employees to hazards of inhalation, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the process equipment.