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Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/12/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $49,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 384
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 03/24/2009
Final Order: 11/12/2009
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/12/2009 | $7,000.00 | 12/12/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2009 | $49,500.00 | 03/23/2009 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by operating experience: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about December 17, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the hydrogen sulfide and/or combustible gas detection systems in HVAC systems for control room buildings throughout the refinery, including, but not limited to the West Plant Main Control Room and Old Lab (CFT Offices) building and the Asphalt Unit Control Room, were not tested for calibration and operation in accordance with the detector manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practice. Employees in these shelter-in-place buildings are subject to hazards related to overexposures of hydrogen sulfide and explosions and fires from the ignition of flammable vapors. One feasible means of abatement would be to implement a management system which would ensure that all detectors in HVAC systems for shelter-in-place buildings are checked for calibration and operability in accordance with their manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practice. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter")