Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure inspections and tests are performed to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). A: The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure inspections and tests were performed on pressure vessels in accordance with RAGAGEP such as API 510. Identified vessels include but are not limited to: a. MBD-1103 b. MAK-3260 c. MAK-2250 d. MBD-1200 e. ABJ-8101 f. E-204 g. T-501. B: The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure inspections and tests were performed on process piping in accordance with RAGAGEP such as API 570. Identified piping circuits include but are not limited to: a. 203-B1-CS-6 b. 171-B0-304SS-2 c. 212-B1-CS-6 d. 168-D1-CS-8. These conditions exposed employees to fire and explosion 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 inspections and tests are performed to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).