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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1521774.015
Citation: 01016
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 08/03/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215300
Contest Date: 12/01/2021
Final Order: 08/15/2022
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/15/2022 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/06/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2021 | $13,653.00 | 08/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment. (a) On or about May 12, 2021, at Limetree Bay Refining, LLC., Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) - The employer failed to perform detailed internal inspection and testing on all heater piping such as but not limited to tubing, 180 degree bends/elbows, and fittings located in the convection section of the Coker Feed Furnace (H-8501A/B) prior to startup. Failure to inspect and test heater piping resulted in a catastrophic tube and elbow rupture and employee exposure to fire, toxic and explosion hazards.