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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1044850.015
Citation: 01006C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/25/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 90
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/22/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/22/2015 | $0.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2015 | $0.00 | 09/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity: Employees engaged in production activities throughout the facility were exposed to chemical hazards associated with the catastrophic release of Ammonia in that the following inspections and tests were not performed: a) Inspection and testing was not performed for emergency shutdown systems including but not limited to the King valves. b) Inspection and testing was not performed for vessels and tanks such as Evaporators, Autopurgers, High Pressure Receiver V1, and Condensers. c) Non-destructive testing on the pressure vessels or ammonia piping lines in the process was not performed. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.