Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 01010
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: 11
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: 010 Hazard: EXPLOSION
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3) The employer did not review operating procedures as often as necessary to assure that they reflected current operating practice and did not certify annually that operating procedures were current and accurate: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 7, 2008, and at times prior thereto, The employer did not review operating procedure OP 013 502 to assure it reflects current operating practice. 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. (b)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 601 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (c)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 602 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (d)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 603 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (e)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 604 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (f)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 605 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (g)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 606 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (h)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 301 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosionhazards due to loss of containment. (i)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 602 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (j)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 603 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (k)On or about October 8, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify annually that operating procedure OP 013 604 was current and accurate. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").