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

Violation Items
Nr: 311611081 Citation: 02021B 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: 021B 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 address the need for over pressure protection on pressure vessels. The Primary Absorber Lean Oil Cooler (PR543585) is not protected by pressure relieving devices that would prevent the pressure inside the vessel from rising above acceptable limits. 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 must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that it is in compliance with the standards for all pressure vessels, including documenting that each pressure vessel has been evaluated and is protected by pressure-relieving device(s) in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. The abatement plan shall establish dates during the next three months when the evaluations and installations of overpressure protection shall be completed. Once the plan has been fully implemented, the employer must submit certification of its full compliance with the standard.