Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1392221.015
Citation: 03002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/01/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2019
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/28/2019
Final Order: 04/07/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/07/2021 | $0.00 | 04/01/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2019 | $0.00 | 10/18/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2019 | $0.00 | 10/18/2019 | Other |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities. Standard Operating Procedures (TCPA)/Operating Procedures (USEPA, OSHA) 3.0 (SOP) for the ammonia refrigeration system, were not reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect the current operating conditions, such as, but not limited to those listed below: d) Ammonia refrigeration system single stage compressor 300 SSC-300: SSC-300 was not properly identified in the SOP to match other documentation for the system, such as, but not limited to the piping and instrumentation diagram and the compressor safety cutout table 3-1, on or about 4/10/19. e) Ammonia refrigeration system high stage compressors HSC-100 and HSC-1300: The SOP references the high stage compressors as number 1 and 2, but does not identify them with the HSC-100 and HSC-1300, on or about 4/10/19. f) Ammonia refrigeration system compressor safety cutout table 3-1: The SOP referenced tables 3-1 through 3-3 as adjustable suction pressure control setpooints for the compressors. Table 3-1 replaced these tables and included the safety cutout information for the compressors, on or about 4/10/19. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.