Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process does not include the relief system design and design basis: (a) This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2009, and times prior thereto, where the employer had no documentation on the relief system design and calculations based on a worst case scenario. The company falls under the PSM standard as it is a crude oil refining process that contains over 10,000 pounds of naphtha and over 10,000 pounds of liquefied natural gas (LPG) which are classified as flammable liquids and gases. A release of these materials from the process vessels could cause a catastrophic event where employees would suffer burns and/or death. 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 that it is taking to ensure that the process safety information is collected for each pressure relief valve and utilized in the process hazard analysis and mechanical integrity program. (b) This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2009, and times prior thereto, where the employer failed to have the information for the materials of construction for PSV-255 included in their process safety information. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. 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 this standard including describing the action it is taking to ensure that the materials of construction are collected for each pressure relief valve and utilized in the process hazard analysis and mechanical integrity program.y