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Standard Cited: 19100119 G01 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312412166
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/09/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0854910
Contest Date: 03/30/2010
Final Order: 03/10/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/10/2011 | $3,500.00 | 04/09/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2010 | $3,500.00 | 03/30/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. (a) At the time of the inspection, Thursday, October 22, 2009 through Monday, February 22, 2010, of Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co. 474 W. 900 N. Salt Lake City, UT, Compliance Officers reviewed sections of a relief valve and flare system study which were relevant to the refinery's crude unit. The study, completed by CEntry (contractor) stated that Tesoro's South Flare Knockout drum had a reserve liquid hold-up capacity large enough for a release time of 5 to 6 minutes. This is not in compliance with RAGAGEP API 521. API 521 is the RAGAGEP with which Tesoro documents their equipment complies. ANSI/API Standard 521, January 2007, Section 7.3.2.1.2 states "The volume occupied by the liquid should be based on a release that lasts 20 min. to 30 min." Serious injury or death can occur by using improper equipment in pressure relieving systems.