Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1591897.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
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):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/28/2023 | $14,502.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/08/2022 | $0.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2022 | $0.00 | 11/29/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2):Written procedures. The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. On or about April 23, 2022, in the ROSE unit at Valero Meraux refinery located in Meraux, LA, workers were exposed to fire hazards, when the employer did not develop and implement the procedure to safely remove the vertical check valve (CC-013) for inspection and testing.