Second-Quarter Violation Tracking

Print Date: 4/17/2024 9:54:04 PM

Tracking Statistics Released for Second Quarter 2009

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has released its Second-Quarter Report of Violation Findings for 2009. The Violation Tracking Report identifies the number and type of boiler and pressure vessel inspection violations found among participating member jurisdictions.

This report also indicates problem areas and trends related to boiler and pressure vessel operation, installation, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, it identifies problems prior to adverse conditions occurring. This report can also serve as an important source of documentation for jurisdictional officials, providing statistical data to support the continued funding of inspection programs.
 

Report of Violation Findings:
Second Quarter 2009

Category	Number of Violations	Percent of Total Violations
Boiler Controls	6,228	29
Boiler Piping and Other Systems	4,056	19
Boiler Manufacturing Data Report/Nameplate	679	3
Boiler Components	2,593	12
Pressure-Relieving Devices for Boilers	3,250	15
Pressure Vessels	4,830	22
Repairs and Alterations	163	1

Summary:
Number of jurisdictional reports: 84
Total number of inspections: 210,729
Total number of violations: 21,799
Percent violations: 10