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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 VI Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1468775.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/29/2020
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 10/02/2020
Final Order: 01/25/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/25/2022 | $0.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(vi): The process hazard analysis did not address human factors: a) Delaware City Refining Company, LLC (Desulfurizing Unit) - On or about March 11, 2020, the employers process hazard analysis failed to address human factors relating to Control Room Distributed Control System (DCS) user-machine interface as operators were overwhelmed by the number of alarms and critical safety alarms were not easily distinguishable from upset alarms during a heater tube rupture in heater 29-H-4. The resulting fire caused two operators to sustain serious burn injuries.