Standard Cited:19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Violation Items
Nr: 311611081 Citation: 02016B Issuance: 03/08/2010 ReportingID: 0524700
Viol Type:WillFul NrInstances:1 Contest Date:03/31/2010
Abatement Date:04/19/2010 Nr Exposed:25 Final Order:
Initial Penalty: REC: Emphasis:
Current Penalty: Gravity:10 Haz Category:REFINERY



Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 016B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer does not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (as defined by process information in 29 CFR 1910.119(d) before further use or in a safe and timely manner: a.BP-Husky Refining, LLC - Oregon, Ohio: The employer does not ensure PSV-1280, a conventional relief valve, has a back pressure of less than or equal to 10% of its set pressure. This relief device provides inadequate protection to the FCC Feed Drum, and relieves hydrocarbons to the flare. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation that it has abated the hazard. In addition, under 29 CFR 1903.19(e), the employer shall submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that it is in compliance with the standards including documentation that each pressure relief valve and associated piping for all process units have been evaluated and, if necessary, repaired or replaced to ensure backpressure is limited in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, such as API Recommended Practice 520/521 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The abatement plan shall establish dates during the next three months when the evaluations, repairs, and replacements shall be completed. Once the plan has been fully implemented, the employer must submit certification of its full compliance with the standard.