Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment: a) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure that addressed inspecting pressure vessels with integrally bonded liners. b) The employer did not develop a written mechanical integrity procedure for corrosion under insulation inspections for pressure vessels and piping. c) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure to determine the safe operation of equipment such as pressure vessels and piping after a temporary repair has been made. d) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure to monitor and recommend follow-up inspections on equipment such as pressure vessels or piping that are operating with deficiencies. e) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure to address anomalous reading pertaining to metal thickness in pressure vessels and piping circuits. f) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure to address the application of engineered clamps to pressure vessels and piping to ensure consistent administration throughout the refinery. g) The employer did not develop a written integrity procedure for inspecting non-metallic linings in pressure vessels. Employees were exposed to release of volatile organic compounds (VOC)s to atmosphere that have resulted in explosion and fire leading to death and injury to persons in or near the facility. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.