Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 491378.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $3,850.00
Current Penalty: $3,080.00
Issuance Date: 11/06/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/28/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/28/2012 | $3,080.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/06/2012 | $3,850.00 | 12/09/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) in a safe and timely manner when necessary means where taken to assure safe operation: 402 Commerce Street, York, NE 68467 (Site-Wide): The employer did not change out 22 pressure relief valves (PRVs) on 5-year intervals as required. These include; but are not limited to; 1) LSC - 1 Pressure relief valve 80. A recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice from the IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration) Bulletin 110, Section 6.6.3 Revised states that pressure relief devices shall be replaced or recertified in accordance with one of these three options: 1. Every five (5) years from the date of installation. IIAR originally recommended (in 1978) that pressure relief valves be replaced every five years from the date of installation. This recommendation represents good engineering practice considering the design and performance of pressure relief devices; or 2. An alternative to the prescriptive replacement interval, i.e., five years, can be developed based on documented in-service relief valve life for specific applications using industry accepted good practices of relief valve evaluation; or 3. The manufacturers recommendations on replacement frequency of pressure relief devices shall be followed. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.
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