OSHA Inspection: SYSCO USA II, LLC

Issued

2015-03-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).       A.     The violation occurred in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about November 4, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure the 5-year major independent inspection and tests of pressure vessels and associated process piping followed RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin. Identified vessels include but not limited to the Low Temperature Re-circulator, Thermosyphon, and High Pressure Receiver.       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 performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.