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Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 IE Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/12/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 384
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 03/24/2009
Final Order: 11/12/2009
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/12/2009 | $4,800.00 | 12/12/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2009 | $4,500.00 | 04/07/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard: EXPLOSION
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(E): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and addressing the steps for emergency operations: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 7, 2008, and at times prior thereto, Emergency Operating Procedure OP 013 502, Loss of Crude Booster Charge Pumps, referenced Section 1.4 of Crude PT Package Unit 103 which contained references to safe operating limits that were not included in the package. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment associated with operating outside of safe operating limits. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").