Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I F Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 489343.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2013
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 12/28/2012
Final Order: 06/23/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 06/23/2014 | $0.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/10/2013 | $7,000.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2012 | $7,000.00 | 01/11/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(F): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include design codes and standards that were employed: The employer does not ensure that the process safety information contains the design codes and standards employed for interlocks and safety instrument controls. This violation occurred on or about June 25, 2012 in the ammonia refrigeration engine rooms 2, 3, and 4 where employees were exposed to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards from potential releases of anhydrous ammonia without ensuring the design codes and standards for interlocks and safety instrument controls were employed such as but not limited to the following pieces of equipment. A. Pressure Cut out on Compressors (High and Low) B. Compressor Oil Pressure Differential Cut Out C. High Temperature Cut Out E. Emergency Stop Button F. Level Controls Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19 within ten (10) calendar days of abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process includes design codes and standards employed.