Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1157732.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,572.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2016
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/20/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2017 | $6,000.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2016 | $7,572.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information on paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means were taken to assure safe operation. (a) PT and Raw Silos -- On or prior to 6/23/16, 1/2" HPL lines and valve groups were in operation with visible external corrosion. 1.5", 2" and 2.5" HSS lines and valve groups were in operation with visible external corrosion and damaged and/or missing insulation. (b) South Engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, Frick screw compressor SC-1 was in operation with visible external corrosion at 5" HSS lines and damaged and/or missing insulation at valve HSS-M1. (c) South Engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, Vilter reciprocating compressor RC-5 was in operation with missing insulation on 4" HSS lines near valve HSS-M8 (d) South Engine room On or prior to 6/23/16, Hasegawa reciprocating compressor RCB-2 was in operation with missing insulation on an elbow on 4" LSS lines. (e) South Engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, Hasegawa reciprocating compressor RCB-3 was in operation with damaged insulation on an elbow on 4" LSS lines near valve LSS-4. (f) North Engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, Suction accumulator was in operation at -35F, which is below the specified MDMT of the vessel. (g) North engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, 1.5" HPL (sub cool liquid) line was supported by a nylon web strap. (h) North engine room -- On or prior to 6/23/16, 3/8" nipple to relief vent line from Teikaku pump was not protected from physical damage.