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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 314767245
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/15/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/05/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/26/2011
Final Order: 01/04/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/04/2012 | $7,000.00 | 04/15/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2011 | $35,000.00 | 04/15/2011 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment and piping was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices. The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment conducted by the employer is not consistent with good engineering practices. This violation was observed on or about 10/08/10, where the employer did not follow RAGAGEP (API 570, Section 6) when it did not inspect or test piping sections that conveyed hydrogen sulfide from the Reformer #1 to SATS (Saturated) Gas Contactor Line (piping circuit 089-090-03) at intervals prescribed by RAGAGEP (API 570, Section 6, Paragraph 6.3 & Table 6.1). Employees were exposed to the hazards of asphyxia, fire, and explosion. Chalmette Refining LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313023988, citation number 1, item number 12, and was affirmed as a final order on January 19, 2010 with respect to the workplace located at 500 W. St. Bernard Hwy, Chalmette LA. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the 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 piping systems throughout the facility, including those located in the pipe racks, are evaluated properly to ensure that the frequency of inspections are determined by the proper service, and are inspected in accordance with consensus standards, such as but not limited to API 570.