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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 313017774
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/05/2011
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 06/21/2011
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date: 07/13/2011
Final Order: 09/10/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/10/2012 | 08/05/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2011 | $7,000.00 | 08/05/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: (a)Minimum required thicknesses were not appropriately established for process piping per API 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System Components, Section 11.1.4. (b)100% radiography or ultrasonic testing was not conducted on process piping weld repairs per ASME B31.3, Process Piping, Sections 341.4.3 and 345.9.1. (c)There was no Fitness-For-Service assessment for Tank U-613 which underwent repairs resultant to cracking at the effected area of the east head 2" nozzle where said cracks were ground out and repair welded per API 579, Fitness-For-Service, Sections 2.1.3, 9.2.2.1, and 9.4. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).