Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 M05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 01023
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 384
Abatement Date: 12/12/2009
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 | 12/12/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2009 | $2,250.00 | 04/07/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 023 Hazard: EXPLOSION
29 CFR 1910.119(m)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address and resolve the incident report findings and recommendations and to document resolutions and corrective actions: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about November 4, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not promptly address and resolve incident report findings and recommendations and did not adequately document corrective actions in that: (1)Some of the recommendations from PSM incident reports dated 2006 or earlier are still open and not resolved, including but not limited to REC #R2005011- 006, initiated 6/24/2005. (2)Some of the recommendations from PSM incident reports are closed without adequate documention of completion, including but not limited to REC #R2006013, initiated 2/8/2006. Failure to resolve incident findings and recommendations promptly exposes employees to increased risk of hydrocarbon releases with fire and explosion hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
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