Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L03 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 313008674
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/13/2009
Nr Instances: 38
Nr Exposed: 18
Abatement Date: 11/06/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 10/28/2009
Final Order: 04/22/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/22/2010 | $4,500.00 | 11/06/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/13/2009 | $4,500.00 | 11/06/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(3): Employees involved in operating a process and maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks will be affected by a change in the process were not informed of, and trained in, the change prior to start-up of the process or affected part of the process: Employees were not trained when operating procedures, including, but not limited to the following, were changed as a result of the annual procedure audits: a) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a change was made to procedure UN1-03-003, E-401 Overhead Fan Failure. Observed on or about 6/18/09. b) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to, and a numerical value (temperature) changed in procedure UN1-04-001, Normal Shutdown Heavy Sour Crude. Observed on or about 6/18/09. c) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a change was made to a procedural step and additional step(s) were added to procedure UN1-04-003, H-401 Draining and Panning. Observed on or about 6/18/09. d) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, changes were made to procedure UN1-05-006, Car Seal Removal/Replacement. Observed on or about 6/18/09. e) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to, and step(s) were deleted from procedure UN1-06-002, Rx Unit 1, Sweet Crude- Zuarta. Observed on or about 6/18/09. f) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a procedure was changed in procedure UN2-03-007, Loss of P-607 A&B and/or E-612. Observed on or about 6/18/09. g) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a procedure was changed in procedure UN2-03-008, Loss of P-606 A&B. Observed on or about 6/18/09. h) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were deleted from procedure UN2-03-016, Emergency Shutdown Valves, U2 Heater. Observed on or about 6/18/09. i) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were deleted for procedure UN2-05-002, Switching Fuel from #2 Oil to Natural Gas. Observed on or about 6/18/09. j) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were deleted from procedure UN2-05-003, Switching Fuel from Natural Gas to #2 Oil. Observed on or about 6/18/09/ k) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were deleted from procedure UN2-05-004, Clear Condensate form Atomizing Steam. Observed on or about 6/18/09. l) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a procedural step was changed in procedure UN2-07-005, Clearing LC-308 Bridle and Connections. Observed on or about 6/18/09. m) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, a procedural step was changed in procedure UN2-019-014, Cleaning LV-184 Inlet Strainer. Observed on or about 6/18/09. n) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to procedure UN2-09-018, Filling Generator Fuel Tank. Observed on or about 6/18/09. o) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to, and a numerical value (temperature) changed in procedure UN3-05-001, Start Treater Gas Eductor Package (M_802). Observed on or about 6/18/09. p) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to procedure UN3-05-003, Prepare Filter for inspection. Observed on or about 6/18/09. q) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to, and step(s) were deleted from procedure UN3-05-006, Steaming T-801 Sight Glass. Observed on or about 6/08/09. r) Nustar Asphalt Refining Co. LLC, Paulsboro facility - In 2008, step(s) were added to, and step(s) were deleted from procedure UN3-05-006, Steaming T-802 Sight Glass. On or about 6/18/09. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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