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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1277847.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/11/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $7,391.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 05/24/2018
Final Order: 08/29/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/29/2018 | $0.00 | 06/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/31/2018 | $7,391.00 | 06/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2018 | $7,391.00 | 06/11/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience. a) On or about 11/16/2017, throughout the ammonia refrigeration systems; the employer failed to ensure that the frequency of inspections conducted on uninsulated ammonia piping was consistent with RAGAGEP such as, but not limited to, Section 6.7.1 of IIAR Bulletin 110-2007 Guidelines for: Start-up , Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems, when the most recent documented annual inspection of ammonia piping occurred on 06/23/2016, exposing employees to the hazards of ammonia in the event of a release due to corroded and/or damaged piping. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED