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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process. 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii):The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. On or about and prior to April 8, 2021, the employer failed to document the following covered process equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP): a. The employer failed to document that the installation of an ASME BPVC section VIII code pressure vessel, the K3 Total Condenser, was performed in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, American Petroleum Institute (API) 510 (2014) Pressure Vessel Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration, section 6.2.1 Inspection During Installation and Service Changes - Vessel Installations. The employer failed to document an installation inspection by a qualified and certified API 510 inspector to assure vessel integrity. Failure to perform installation inspections increases the risk for loss of pressure containing ability. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards. b. The employer failed to document that the installation of an ASME BPVC section VIII code pressure vessel, the Bubble Cap Column, was performed in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, American Petroleum Institute (API) 510 (2014) Pressure Vessel Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration, section 6.2.1 Inspection During Installation and Service Changes - Vessel Installations. The employer failed to document an installation inspection by a qualified and certified API 510 inspector to assure vessel integrity. Failure to perform installation inspections increases the risk for loss of pressure containing ability. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion and contact hazards.