At 8:30 p.m. on May 11, 2017, two employees had been welding a pipe assembly and installed it on a chlorine tank. Employee #1 opened a valve to transfer the liquid chlorine from a supply tank into the weigh tank. A flange fitting was not tightened and both employees were sprayed with liquid chlorine. Both employees also inhaled some chlorine fumes. Both employees were transported to the hospital and Employee #1 stayed overnight for observation. Employee #2 was also transported to the hospital but released after examination.
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Violation Summary
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| Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total | |
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $3,250 | ||||
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $3,250 | ||||
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| Type | Standard | Issuance | Abate | Curr$ | Init$ |
| Other | 19100134 L01 | 06/13/2017 | 07/31/2017 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| Other | 19100147 C07 I | 06/13/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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SAFTENG Members should also see:
- Hydrostatic test or Pneumatic Test… which shall I use on my flammable liquid piping?
- ASME B31.3 makes it clear that hydrostatic leak testing is PREFERRED
- Pressure Testing vs. Leak Testing for Mechanical Refrigeration Processes
- ASME B31.5 Pressure Testing and Leak Testing Requirements for Ammonia Refrigeration Processes
- ANSI/ASME B31 – Standards of Pressure Piping