Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1680840.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $14,650.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2024
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/30/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 02/01/2024
Final Order: 05/29/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/29/2024 | $14,650.00 | 05/30/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/05/2024 | $14,063.00 | 02/26/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2024 | $14,063.00 | 02/26/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment: a) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Inspections were not conducted for process piping, including but not limited to piping segments from T-206 to E-206C, from reactor R7149 to E-7149A, from T-7119 to fractionator. b) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Formal internal and external inspections for above ground storage tanks including T-203 & T-206, were not being conducted as per STI SP001-2011. c) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Inspection for corrosion under insulation for vessels and tanks, including but not limited to CL-7160, R-7149, T-203, T-206, T-7152, T-7119 were not being conducted as per STI SP001 and API 510. d) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Inspections on T-7119 mother liquor tank's safety systems such the level indicator interlock and vent condenser as well as inspections as per STI SP001-2011 have not been conducted. e) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Sparkler filter F-7115, has not been inspection as per API 510 nor has it been receiving its weekly cleaning as required in the employer's preventative maintenance schedule. f) Polyphase Part II & methanol recovery process - Reactor R-7149 inspections as per API 510 were not being conducted, nor inspection for safety systems on the vessel, such as but not limited to high level switch, and reactor system pump seals. Violations occurred on or about 11/2/23.
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