Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1194726.015
Citation: 02002B
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 06/12/2017
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2017
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 05/25/2017
Final Order: 02/07/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/07/2019 | $0.00 | 06/12/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/31/2017 | $0.00 | 06/12/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2017 | $0.00 | 06/12/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System: The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of the process equipment in that emergency stop for the ammonia refrigeration system was not tested annually in accordance with the company's mechanical integrity program; on or about 11/14/16. b) Engine Room - Ice Maker (IM - 7): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of the process equipment as the pressure vessel nameplate was not legible as it was completely painted over; on or about 3/16/17. c) Ammonia Refrigeration System: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific ammonia refrigeration piping inspected, the inspection or test performed at the time of the inspection and the results of the inspections for each piece of equipment; on or about 2/24/17. d) Engine Room - Ice Maker 3: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific ammonia refrigeration piping inspected, and to identify when this section of pipe was last inspected, who inspected it, a description of the inspection or test performed and the results of the inspection. The pipe connecting the surge drum to the pressure relief valves was observed to have corrosion, on or about 11/14/16. e) Engine Room - Ice Maker 2: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific ammonia refrigeration piping inspected, and to identify when a pipe and flange connection on Ice Maker 2 was last inspected, who inspected it, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection. The piping and flange connection leading from the surge drum to the HTRS line was observed to have corrosion, on or about 12/12/16. f) Ammonia Refrigeration System: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific pressure relief valves inspected, the inspection or test performed at the time of the inspection and the results of the inspections for each piece of equipment; on or about 12/12/16. g) Ammonia Refrigeration System: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific shut-off valves inspected, the inspection or test performed at the time of the inspection and the results of the inspections for each piece of equipment; on or about 12/12/16. h) North and South Freezers: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific evaporators inspected, the inspection or test performed at the time of the inspection and the results of the inspections for each piece of equipment; on or about 12/12/16. i) Ammonia Refrigeration System: The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to document the specific ventilation fans inspected, the inspection or test performed at the time of the inspection and the results of the inspections for each piece of equipment; on or about 12/12/16. j) Ammonia Refrigeration System - Engine Room - Compressor RC-5:: The oil cooler tank and a section of piping attached to the oil cooler were observed to have corrosion and the flange securing the oil cooler piping to the head cover had corrosion and metal cracking. The employer did not develop and implement written procedures to inspect for corrosion and metal cracking on these compressor components and procedures to document the inspection of these compressor components, the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection on these components. The oil cooler tank and a section of piping attached to the oil cooler on Compressor RC-5were observed to have corrosion and the flange securing the oil cooler piping to the head cover had corrosion and metal cracking, on or about on or about 3/16/17. REPEAT STATEMENT: Arctic Glacier U.S.A., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 623559, citation number 2, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on June 28, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 500 Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.