Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (as defined by process information in 29 CFR 1910.119(d) before further use or in a safe and timely manner. The employer does not ensure deficiencies are corrected in equipment that is outside acceptable limits before further use or in a safe and timely manner. Instance A. The violation occurred in the North and South engine rooms on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that an emergency shutdown system was installed for the North and South engine rooms. These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Instance B. The violation occurred in the South engine room where the employer failed to ensure that the emergency mechanical ventilation system in the South engine room is either activated by an ammonia detector or run continuously and has a supervisory alarm to detect failures or shutdown of the system. This condition exposed employees to fire, explosion hazards and/or inhalation hazards. Instance C: The violation occurred in the South engine room on or about January 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure the ammonia detector that was used to shut down the boiler(s) in the event of a release was repaired and returned to service in a timely manner. This condition exposed employees to fire, explosion hazards and/or inhalation hazards. 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 deficiencies are corrected in equipment that is outside acceptable limits before further use or in a safe and timely manner.