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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment a) On April 17, 2013 or at times prior thereto in the Catalytic Hydrodesulfurization Unit #2 (CHD-2) of the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas, the employer failed to implement maintenance procedures to safely open process equipment. b) On April 17, 2013 or at times prior thereto in the Catalytic Hydrodesulfurization Unit #2 (CHD-2) of the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas, the employer failed to develop procedures that would adequately ensure integrity of equipment when chemical washing the E-1 exchangers to clear the exchangers of petroleum hydrocarbons. 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. On April 17, 2013 ExxonMobil did not follow its management of change process when it deviated from Maintenance Procedure 203-Procedure for Line Equipment Opening and Safe Blinding during the performance of maintenance on the E-1 heat exchangers in the Catalytic Hydrodesulphurization Unit #2 (CHD-2) of the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas.