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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1591897.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 11/29/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 11/03/2022
Final Order: 04/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/28/2023 | $0.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/08/2022 | $14,502.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2022 | $14,502.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The Process Hazard Analysis did not address the hazards of the process: On or about April 23, 2022, in the ROSE unit at Valero Meraux refinery located in Meraux, LA, workers were exposed to fire and explosion hazards, when the employer did not identify, evaluate and control the hazardous condition of check valve (CC-013) during an inspection, when it potentially released hydrocarbons from the 8-inch pipe that has no isolation and/or bleeder valve.