Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311529283
Citation: 01022
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/13/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 022 Hazard: REFINERY
maintain its mechanical integrity, is not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: (a) This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2009, and at times prior thereto, where the employer did not inspect piping in Crude Unit #2, including the following existing crude oil pipe lines: 4"-C-20104-B2_1-H2", 4"-C-20125-B2_1-H2", 3"-C-20214- B2_1-H2" and 4"-C-20124-B2_1-H3", with the frequency as prescribed by API 570 - Piping Inspection Code. This condition exposed employees to a fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that inspections for process piping systems are performed on the prescribed/recommended frequency as per API 570.