Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 899109.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,940.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2013
Nr Instances: 18
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2013 | $2,940.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2013 | $4,900.00 | 09/19/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment. A: The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure written procedures were established and implemented for testing of systems identified as safeguards in the process hazards analysis. Identified safeguards include but are not limited to: a. TAHH 4007 b. PAHH 141 c. TOTAL PLANT- Emergency Shut Down (ESD) d. PAHH 1501 e. FALL 141A f. TALL 501F g. LEL/Infrared Detectors In Compressor Building. B: The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure written procedures were established and implemented for testing and inspection of pressure vessels. Identified vessels include but are not limited to: a. MBD-1103 b. MAK-3260 c. MAK-2250 d. MBD-1200 e. ABJ-8101 f. E-204 g. T-501. C: The violation occurred in the Worsham Steed Storage and Gas Plant on or about April 4, 2013 and times prior to where the employer failed to ensure written procedures were established and implemented for testing and inspection of process piping. Identified piping circuits include but are not limited to: a. 203-B1-CS-6 b. 171-B0-304SS-2 c. 212-B1-CS-6 d. 168-D1-CS-8 These conditions exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.