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. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were not protected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's control room was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the control room is occupied 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the control room had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the control room would experience severe damage stating: "Progressive collapse likely. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. In addition, the employer's 2009 PSM Compliance Audit, conducted 8/31/09 through 9/03/09, notes identified the control room location as "red flag issues for the NEP." No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structures throughout the facility. B. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were not protected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's receiving building/pump shop was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the receiving building and pump shop is occupied throughout the day, 5-7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the receiving building and pump shop had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the receiving building and pump shop would experience severe damage stating: "Progressive collapse likely. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system- wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structuresthroughout the facility. C. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were not protected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's warehouse building was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the warehouse building is occupied throughout the day, 5-7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the warehouse building had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the warehouse building would experience severe damage stating: "Progressive collapse likely. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structures throughout the facility. D. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were not protected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's pour building was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the pour building is occupied throughout the day, 5-7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the pour building had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the pour building would experience severe damage stating: "Progressive collapse likely. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structures throughout the facility. E. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were notprotected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's insulation shop was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the insulation shop is occupied throughout the day, 5-7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the insulation shop had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the insulation shop would experience heavy damage stating: "Onset of structural collapse. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structures throughout the facility. F. The employer did not comply with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) when employees inside inadequately protected structures were not protected (i.e., not protected by adequate separation or building construction). At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the facility's lab building was not constructed to withstand overpressures likely experienced in the event of a catastrophic event. Currently, the lab building is occupied throughout the day, 5-7 days a week. Upgrades were identified in the December 12, 2008 facility siting study conducted by ABS Consulting; a consulting firm hired by Silver Eagle to assess facility siting and the associated hazards. At the time of the opening conference, upgrades to the lab building had not yet been started or completed. The ABS report identified the need for critical strengthening/structural retrofits to existing structures to ensure overpressures could be withstood in the event of a catastrophic event. The report stated the lab building would experience heavy damage stating: "Onset of structural collapse. Space in and around damaged area is unusable." As provided by the employer, such structural upgrades were not identified on the capital improvements list dated 2006-2010. No interim measures were put into place by the employer to protect employees until the retrofits could be completed. As a result, employees were exposed to hazardous conditions which could result in serious injury or death in the event of an explosion. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of occupied buildings and temporary structures throughout the facility. G. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10207, built in 1963, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent theemployer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. H. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10209A, built in 1964, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. I. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10209B, built in 1979, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. J. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10210, built in 1963, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. K. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by theemployer did not identify or indicate that TWR 10136 complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. L. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that VES 10201, built in 1943, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. M. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that FAN 10214, built in 1977, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. N. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that FAN 10215, built in 1995, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. O. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, WoodsCross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-19406 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet line pressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. P. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-39410 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet line pressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. Q. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-39420 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet line pressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in seriousinjury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. R. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-19421 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet line pressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. S. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-99410 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet line pressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. T. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not demonstrate that pressure safety valves complied with RAGAGEP. The inlet line pressure drop (ILPD) for valve PSV-39411 exceeds 3of the opening set pressure as described in both API and ASME RAGAGEPs. As per RAGAGEPs, the inlet linepressure drop is associated with pressure losses as the relieving fluid; vapor or two-phase flow, passes through all the piping and fittings (ells, valves, etc.) from the vessel to the PSV. If relieving flow is choked by the inlet line losses, then the protected vessel could catastrophically fail. In addition, ILPD can cause chattering that may result in the reduction of the PSV's capacity. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. U. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10201A, in service since 1995, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. V. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10201B, in service since 1995, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. W. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10203, in service since 1953, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. X. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10206, built in 1960, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. Y. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10204, built in 1960, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility. Z. The employer did not document that all equipment complies with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). This violation was identified during inspections onsite at Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, from November 2009 to March 2010. Documentation provided by the employer did not identify or indicate that EXC-10205 (naphtha cooler) , built in 1961, complies with a RAGAGEP. Not maintaining complete and accurate equipment records can prevent the employer from identifying, designing, and maintaining equipment within safe limits. In the event of an equipment failure, employees could be exposed to hazardous situations such as fires, explosions, and/or chemical releases which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all equipment throughout the facility.