Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (as defined by process information in 29 CFR 1910.119(d) before further use or in a safe and timely manner: The employer at the facility did not correct deficiencies for the following equipment or system components in a timely manner: a) Steam Valve and Pipe sections located adjacent to the Debutanizer or Receiver were not replaced were steam leaks are occurring due to corrosion. b) Control valves #21395 located at the Depropanizer Feed Settler(V0043) and #16920 located adjacent to Fuel Gas KO Separator (V0769) were installed at 45 degree angle to level ground thus not in the vertical position as recommended by the manufacturer. 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.