Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1613868.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2022
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/01/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2023 | $14,502.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2022 | $14,502.00 | 02/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed; communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions. On or about August 9, 2022, employees were potentially exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not resolve 2013 HF Alkylation PHA recommendations in a timely manner, including but not limited to: Item 1. Upgrade Pump to API standard, install tandem seal on Charge Booster Pump 11P-034, Consider spare pump. (Deviation 2 Low/No Flow). Item 2. Installing PSV rated for 150 # on Butane Cooler E-021 for blocked outlet. (Deviation 11 High Pressure). Item 3. Evaluate installation of PRV on Prefrac Receiver 11D-010. (Deviation 3 High Temp on 11D-010) Item 4. Evaluate PRV to vent to flare and not atmosphere for Deisobutanizer T-017. (Deviation 4 Low level in Deiso Receiver). Item 5. Relocate PSV Vent Line for Horizontal Condensate Drum D-020 and Condensate Surge Drum D-029. (Deviation 16 PSVs vents to unsafe locations).