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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312834575
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/26/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/28/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2009 | $1,000.00 | 04/28/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/26/2009 | $1,875.00 | 04/28/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees could be exposed to flying metal fragments should a high pressure receiver tank fail: a) for the ammonia piping system and high pressure receiver tank (TF3-R4) at the Essence Tank Farm, as observed on or about January 23, 2009. There was significant corrosion at the west end of the high pressure vessel where the piping entered. Abatement Note(s): One feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to ensure high pressure vessels with corrosion are inspected, tested and repaired/replaced if necessary. Non-destructive test methods are available which can determine metal thickness before it becomes an issue.