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Standard Cited: 19100106 C04 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 35
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.106(c)(4): Piping systems shall be substantially supported and prote cted against physical damage and excessive stresses arising from settlement, vib ration, expansion, or contraction: The employer does not ensure that equipment i s fabricated in a suitable manner for the process application for which it will be used. Field inspection of PSV-307, located in the 300 unit, identified unrest rained discharge piping from PSV-307, through valve #2593, continuing downward toward the flare header. By not adequately supporting the PS V-307 discharge piping, a catastrophic piping failure may occur during a release . This violation was observed on or about December 20, 2010. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employe r must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are not being exp osed to highly hazardous chemicals.