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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 311218812
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/24/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Abatement Date: 12/27/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date: 12/18/2009
Final Order: 06/21/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/21/2010 | $3,500.00 | 12/27/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2009 | $3,500.00 | 12/27/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment: (a)On or about July 15, 2009, and at times prior thereto, Relief Valve RV-0103, which protects the desalter in the Crude Unit, was not adequately inspected and tested when it was removed from service during a turnaround in 2003. The "as-received pre-test or pop-test" is essential to determine if the relief valve would have performed within A.S.M.E. tolerance at the end of its service interval. Employee's are exposed to increased risk of fire and explosion due to possible failure of the the relief valve.