Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002C 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). The violation occurred on or about April 26, 2013 and times prior thereto in the Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Cylinder Filling Areas where the employer failed to ensure inspections and tests were performed on ammonia vessels and piping by a competent person in accordance with RAGAGEP such as CGA G-2 (1995). Identified vessels include but not limited to T-1, T-2, T-4, T-5, and T-6. This condition exposed employees to fire, explosion, and inhalation 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).