Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: CHEMICAL

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer or did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 6, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop MI procedures for non-metallic lined pressure vessels. This exposes employees to the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion due to release of highly hazardous chemicals. (b)On or about November 5, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer had contradicting piping classification with respect to MI 306, Piping and Components Equipment Guideline and Standard A-22 Engineering Standard. This exposes employees to the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion due to release of highly hazardous chemicals. (c)On or about October 16, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain written MI procedures for 13CAS301 (MI-611.04) to address the addition of 13LC98 which replaced 13LC96 in 2004. This exposes employees to the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion due to the release of highly hazardous chemicals. (d)On or about December 17, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not establish and implement written procedures that include a means for ensuring the HVAC system for the West Plant Old Lab (CFT Office) and the lab vent hood fans shut off when high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide or hydrocarbons are detected in the HVAC intake for this building. Employees inside the Wet Plant Old Lab (CFT offices) building are exposed to fire and explosion hazards and overexposure to hydrogen sulfide. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").