Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003D 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, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: a)Facility: The employer did not conduct inspections and tests on compressors to the frequency consistent with good engineering practices. Good engineering practices for the compressors include: 1. Annually inspected inspect drive alignment, foundation bolts, and drive shaft end float on compressors. 2. Annually test compressor protection devices and cutouts, such as such as high pressure and low pressure cutouts, oil pressure differential switches, and oil temperature cutouts b) Facility: The employer did not conduct inspections and tests of evaporative condensers to the frequency consistent with good engineering practices. Good engineering practices for the evaporative condensers include: 1. Clean pan strainer and check bleed-off valve for proper operation weekly. 2. Clean and flush pan, check operating level in pan, and adjust float valve monthly.