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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 VI Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312490527
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 12/16/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 12/15/2009
Final Order: 02/19/2012
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/19/2012 | $7,000.00 | 12/16/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2009 | $7,000.00 | 12/16/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(vi): The process hazard analysis did not address human factors: a) Sunoco Marcus Hook- Ethylene Complex- The process hazard analysis did not address human factors related to the accessibility of manually operated isolation valves during fire emergencies. Operators could not gain access to unit boundary isolation valves due to intense fire. On or about May 17, 2009. b) Sunoco Marcus Hook- Ethylene Complex- The process hazard analysis did not address the issue of clearly labeling emergency isolation valves. Employees had difficulty identifying isolation valves to stop the flow of process streams feeding a fire in the Ethylene Unit. On or about May 17, 2009. NOTE: DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS CONDITION IS REQUIREDN