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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 998853.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2015
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/26/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/30/2015
Final Order: 09/13/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/13/2016 | $0.00 | 01/26/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/30/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/26/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2015 | $7,000.00 | 01/26/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, does not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The employer does not ensure inspections and tests performed to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). The violation occurred in the Okarche Gas Plant on or about October 7, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when the employer failed to ensure inspections and tests were performed on process equipment pressure relief valves/devices in accordance with RAGAGEP such as API 510 & 576. Identified relief valves/devices include but are not limited to: a. PSV-15 NGL Surge Tank b. PSV-55 Inlet Receiver c. PSV-4 Condensate Flash Tank d. PSV-23 Reflux Accumulator e. PSV-71 Amine Surge Tank f. PSV-12 Fuel Gas Scrubber 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 inspections and tests are performed to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).