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Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314511064
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/18/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0855610
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 | 10/02/2012 | $7,000.00 | 09/18/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/13/2012 | $7,000.00 | 09/18/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: REFINERY
1910.119(j)(5)* Mechanical integrity. Equipment deficiencies. The employer shall correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety information in paragraph (d) of this section) before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation: The employer did not correct pump deficiencies identified by engineering when an engineering work flow process was conducted to redesign and engineer pump and no interim controls established to protect employees when venting LPG pump (8P-145) in Alky Unit that was outside of the acceptable limits with current procedures. Employees vented pump to atmosphere due to lack of suction and employer was aware of past issues with pump and failed to take appropriate action to prevent the incident that occurred on May 25, 2012.