Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 312922966
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/14/2011
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 12/29/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 01/21/2011
Final Order: 01/09/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/09/2013 | 02/14/2011 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2010 | $6,300.00 | 02/14/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process: a)The employer does not establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process. This violation most recently occurred at the Pasadena Refining Systems Inc. located at 111 Redd Bluff Road, Pasadena, Texas on or about August 20, 2010, and at times thereafter, in the FCC Unit, where an MOC was not generated for the outlet stream from D-58 to bypass the control valve (LV534), exposing employees to potential fire and explosion hazard. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure to establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process.