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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312487457
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date: 08/10/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 07/28/2009
Final Order: 01/17/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/17/2012 | $7,000.00 | 08/10/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2009 | $7,000.00 | 08/10/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspections and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: a) Sunoco Marcus Hook Refinery, Ethylene Complex: The employer did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), as evident by the fact that Ethylene Sphere TK-1001, used to store and transfer liquid ethylene, was placed into continuous service since 1961, and the employer did not conduct inspections of the inner aluminum shell of the sphere. On or about 3/12/2009. b) Sunoco Marcus Hook Refinery, Ethylene Complex: The employer did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP), as evident by the fact that Ethylene Sphere TK-1002, used to store and transfer liquid ethylene, was placed into continuous service since 1967, and the employer did not conduct inspections of the inner aluminum shell of the sphere. On or about 3/12/2009. NOTE: DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS CONDITION IS REQUIRED