Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (as defined by process information in 29 CFR 1910.119(d) before further use or in a safe and timely manner: This employer does not correct deficienceis in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation. This violation was documented on or about 10.08.10, where the employer's installation of an engineered clamp (MOC#201009079-Bates#1405-1416) failed to correct a deficient piece of process piping; a 90 degree elbow that was outside of acceptable limits. The employer continued to use the leaking 90 degree elbow which was part of piping circuit 89-090-03, that extended from Reformer #1 to SATS (Saturated) Gas Contactor Line which conveys the waste stream hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S). Employees were exposed to the hazards of asphyxia, fire, and explosion. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the 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 deficiencies in piping systems are located and corrected.es