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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 313026163
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 125
Abatement Date: 01/19/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/21/2010 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2009 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity: This violation was observed on or about August 27, 2009, where the employer failed to ensure that thickness measurements were accomplished on the piping circuits in the Hydro Cracker Unit, Hydrocarbon lines (3/4"-2500-Q7-HC693, 16"-2500-Q7-HC120,16"-2500-Q7-HC098, 12"-2500-Q7-HC073, and 16"- 2500-Q7-HC073) as per the Company's timeframe policy and that of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices such as those recommended by API 570. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with standard and good engineering practices such as API 570, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that all required piping thickness measurements have been completed within the appropriate time frame.