Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 IC Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311529283
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Abatement Date: 08/13/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the electrical classification: This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2009, and times prior thereto, where the employer did not have electrical classification drawings for the area surrounding the F- 400 flare and knock out pot. The employer exposed employees to a fire and explosion hazard. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that drawings that detail all locations designated as hazardous (classified) are developed. These electrical classifications, the classified locations and classified areas surrounding the classified location need to be documented. This documentation shall be made available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location.