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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1706198.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $9,795.00
Current Penalty: $9,795.00
Issuance Date: 04/23/2024
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 06/03/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 05/21/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 2310
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/21/2024 | $9,795.00 | 06/03/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/23/2024 | $9,795.00 | 06/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP): a) Acid Area, Vertical Tank Farm, Piping for Oleum: On or about October 24, 2023, the employer failed to perform internal inspections and thickness testing on Teflon-lined carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems used to transfer oleum, as required by the employer-selected RAGAGEP from the American Petroleum Institute, API 570-2016. Failure to appropriately inspect and test piping systems could result in a release of oleum and expose employees to serious injury or death from chemical inhalation. b) Acid Area, Vertical Tank Farm, Piping for Sulfuric Acid: On or about October 24, 2023, the employer failed to perform internal inspections and thickness testing on Teflon-lined carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems used to transfer sulfuric acid, as required by the employer-selected RAGAGEP from the American Petroleum Institute, API 570-2016. Failure to appropriately inspect and test piping systems could result in a release of sulfuric acid and expose employees to serious injury or death from chemical inhalation. c) Legacy NC, Horizontal Tank Farm, Piping for Oleum: On or about October 24, 2023, the employer failed to perform internal inspections and thickness testing on Teflon-lined carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems used to transfer oleum, as required by the employer-selected RAGAGEP from the American Petroleum Institute, API 570-2016. Failure to appropriately inspect and test piping systems could result in a release of oleum and expose employees to serious injury or death from chemical inhalation. d) Legacy NC, Horizontal Tank Farm, Piping for Sulfuric Acid: On or about October 24, 2023, the employer failed to perform internal inspections and thickness testing on Teflon-lined carbon steel and stainless steel piping systems used to transfer sulfuric acid, as required by the employer-selected RAGAGEP from the American Petroleum Institute, API 570-2016. Failure to appropriately inspect and test piping systems could result in a release of sulfuric acid and expose employees to serious injury or death from chemical inhalation. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED