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

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5) The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; and develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 29, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer, including the 2004 PHA review team for the #1 Crude Unit, did not adequately address the team's findings and recommendations for recommendation #13 of the 1999 PHA for the #1 Crude Unit. Employees are exposed to fires and explosion hazards related to overpressurized pressure vessels containing highly hazardous chemicals. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be for the employer to provide relief protection for pressure vessels which is in accordance with UG-125 through UG-137 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div. 1 (2001 ed.). One means of accomplishing this is to ensure that a positively controlled relief system for all pressure vessels (e.g., lock open or car seal open all isolation valves to a relief device) is installed and maintained. (b)On or about November 4, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer, including the 2004 PHA review team for the #1 Crude Unit, did not adequately address the team's findings and recommendations for recommendation #15 of the 1999 PHA for the #1 Crude Unit. Employees are exposed to hazards from fires and explosions due to the potential for pressure vessel X-16 to become overpressurized and lose containment of hydrocarbons. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be for the employer to provide relief protection for pressure vessels which is in accordance with UG-125 through UG-137 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div. 1 (2001 ed.). One means of accomplishing this is to ensure that a positively controlled relief system for all pressure vessels (e.g., lock open or car seal open all isolation valves to a relief device) is installed and maintained. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").