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Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 VI Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 313026163
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 200
Abatement Date: 01/19/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/21/2010 | $5,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2009 | $5,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(vi): The process hazard analysis did not address human factors: This violation was observed on or about August 20, 2009, where the employer failed to evaluate Human Factors such as but not limited to an evaluation of emergency routes and markings, control room operators' ability to follow procedures in an upset condition and potential isolation valve operation in an event of an emergency. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that all Process Hazard Analysis of the site are updated to include Human Factors.