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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 01015
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2009
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 384
Abatement Date: 08/12/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 03/24/2009
Final Order: 11/12/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/12/2009 | $4,800.00 | 08/12/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2009 | $2,250.00 | 04/07/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015 Hazard: CHEMICAL
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about November 6, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer's inspections of process piping for corrosion under insulation (CUI) were not in accordance with RAGAGEP, such as API 570, Table 6-2, Recommended Extent of CUI Inspection Following Visual Inspection. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (b)On or about November 6, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer's piping inspection records for five process piping sections did not contain original installation dates in accordance with RAGAGEP, such as API 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System Components, paragraph 12.1. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (c)On or about November 6, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer's piping inspection records did not contain original thickness measurements in accordance with RAGAGEP, such as API 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System Components, paragraph 12.1. Employees are exposed to the hazards of exposure to hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion hazards due to loss of containment. (d)On or about October 6, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer's inspection and testing procedures for pressure vessels with integrally bonded liners were not in accordance with RAGAGEP, such as API 510. After an on-stream (external) inspection was performed, the next scheduled test was not an internal inspection. This exposes employees to the hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide and fire and explosion due to release of highly hazardous chemicals. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").