Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(B): 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(I)(B): The employer's written operating procedures covering the steps for each operating phase did not address normal operations: For the ammonia process, as observed on or about/between 07/07/2016 - 08/31/2016, normal operating procedures were not developed for the following normal operations: a) Written normal operating procedures were not developed for steps necessary to keep the pH value in the neutralizer at a safe, operational level. b) Written normal operating procedures were not developed for draining and isolating ammonia lines around the neutralizer section ammonia pump for the purpose of isolating the pump. c) Written normal operating procedures were not developed for draining and isolating ammonia lines around the vaporizers for the purpose of isolating the vaporizers. d) Written normal operating procedures were not available for normal operation activities conducted around the acid plant and neutralizer including, but not limited to, making converter temperature adjustments, measuring compressor and motor vibrations, and taking pressure and temperature tank readings of the neutralizer.