Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 967795.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/09/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/03/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/2014 | $7,000.00 | 10/03/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process. The employer does not ensure the process hazard analysis addressed the hazards of the process. A. The violation occurred in the Fractionation Plant on or about April 17, 2014 and at times prior thereto where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the employer failed to ensure the process hazard analysis addressed the hazards associated with the location of the emergency shutdown devices such as the refinery fuel emergency shutdown valve centrally located in the production unit. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the process hazard analysis addressed the hazards of the process.