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Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 901753.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 11/27/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/04/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/04/2013 | $6,300.00 | 11/27/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2013 | $6,300.00 | 11/27/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not implement safe work practices for employees performing high risk maintenance activities on process equipment. a) On April 17, 2013 or at times prior thereto in the Catalytic Hydro-Desulfurization Unit 2 (CHD-2) at the ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery, the employer did not ensure that the E-1 exchangers were free of all energy sources before employees began flame cutting to remove flange bolts from the channel heads. b) On April 17, 2013 or at times prior thereto in the Catalytic Hydro-Desulfurization Unit 2 (CHD-2) at the ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery, the employer did not implement safe work practices for safely opening process equipment, such as but not limited to the E-1 Exchangers.