Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment. The employer does not ensure inspection and tests are performed on process equipment. a. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure inspection and testing of storage vessel(s) were performed. Identified vessels include but are not limited to 30,000 gallon storage tank. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. b. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure inspections, tests and/or replacement of relief valves was conducted. Identified relief valves include but are not limited to those on the 30,000-gallon propane storage vessel. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. c. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure inspection and testing of liquid and gas propane piping was conducted. Identified piping includes but is not limited to the liquid propane piping shown on the process and instrument diagrams (P&ID) PID-03A, PID-03B, and PID-03C. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the description of the steps that it has taken to ensure inspection and tests are performed on process equipment.