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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Complex, 3144 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145 - HF Alkylation Unit 433: a) On or about June 21, 2019, the employer failed to document that the Depropanizer Reflux Pumps (P-14A/B) complies with the employer's chosen RAGAGEP, API 751 Safe Operation of Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation Units API Recommended Practice 751, Fourth Edition, May 2013, Section 3.3.3, when the pumps were not equipped with remotely operated emergency isolation valves on the discharge of pumps. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed to fire, explosion, toxics, and corrosive hazards. b) On or about June 21, 2019, the employer failed to document that the Depropanizer Reflux Pumps (P-14A/B) complies with the employer's chosen RAGAGEP, API 751 Section 3.3.3, when the pumps could not be stopped during an emergency by a safe accessible shutdown button (e.g., sufficient distance away from the pumps). Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed employees to fire, explosion, toxics, and corrosive hazards. c) On or about 6/21/2019, the employer failed to document that the Treater Feed Surge Drum (V-1), Deethanizer Feed Surge Drum (V-6) and associated pipe support structures for V-1, V-6 and P-14A/B complies with employer's chosen RAGAGEP, Sunoco Fire Protection Plan Review for High Complexity Projects Date: November 6, 2007, No. : 06-40 Section 4.6, 4.7 and 4.10.2; Foster Wheeler Process Plants Division Fireproofing Specification (Spec. 1070-84A1, June 26, 1972); PESs Fireproofing (EP 11-2-1) Section 3.4, 3.5, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.5; and API 2218 Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Plants Sections 4.2.1.2, 4.2.1.3, 5.1.2.1, 5.1.6, 6.1.1, when V-1 and V-6, and associated pipe support structures were not equipped with fireproofing to prevent structural failure of vessel and piping containing highly hazardous chemicals. Lack of fireproofing on equipment and pipe supports is a hazardous condition that can result in the loss of strength and collapse due to fire-related heat exposure. Employees working on and in the vicinity of equipment containing highly hazardous chemicals are exposed employees to fire, explosion, toxics, and corrosive hazards.