OSHA Inspection: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii):  The employer did not document that the equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.  The employer does not ensure it documented that equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.    The violation occurred on or about March 20, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the pentane storage area where the employer failed to ensure the relief valve relieving set point was set no higher than the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of the liquid pentane storage vessel in accordance with generally accepted good engineering practices such as ASME Section VIII.  This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion 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 it documents that equipment in the process complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.