Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 314927559
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 04/16/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/24/2011 | 04/16/2011 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $5,000.00 | 04/16/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(1): The employer did not investigate each incident which resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemical in the workplace: On or about September 14, 2010, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not include information about the causal factors, contributing circumstances, recommendations, response to findings, or corrective actions in the investigation of the following incidents: a)Butane Splitter Unit: On May 7, 2008, a hole was found in the flare line off the West KOH scrubber when blowing down sample point. b)#2 Platformer: On August 14, 2007, the 30" flare line had a small consistent drip from the flange area; approximately one-half gallon spilled to the ground. c)Butane Splitter Unit: On December 11, 2006, the 30" flare line on the levee between the Coker flare and the #2 Platformer flare developed a new leak; approximately 15 gallons spill to the ground.