Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F01 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 663538.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $38,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/27/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 36
Abatement Date: 04/10/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/17/2013
Final Order: 10/27/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 10/27/2020 | $7,000.00 | 04/10/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/19/2013 | $38,500.00 | 04/10/2013 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2013 | $38,500.00 | 04/10/2013 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not implement written operating procedures that addressed operating limits; including at least the following elements: consequences of deviation and the steps required to correct or avoid deviation: The employer does not implement written operating procedures that address operating limits; including at least the following elements: consequences of deviation and the steps required to correct or avoid deviation: a) In the Zone 2/CAT Wickes Boiler Area the employer did not ensure the written operating procedures addressed the operating limits of the process such as, but not limited to: 1. Minimum/Maximum gas pressure to the boiler burner gas train. 2. Minimum and maximum pressure (PI 721 & PI 711) at the fuel gas inlet to the Wickes. 3. Minimum and maximum fuel gas flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI 702). 4. Minimum and maximum combustion air flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI-706). 5. Composition of the gas flow streams to the Wickes boiler burner (fuel gas and purchased gas) including BTU content, lower explosive limits etc. b) In the Zone 2/CAT Wickes Boiler Area the employer did not ensure the written operating procedures addressed the consequence of deviation from the safe upper and lower limits of the process such as, but not limited to: 1. Minimum/Maximum gas pressure to the boiler burner gas train. 2. Minimum and maximum pressure (PI 721 & PI 711) at the fuel gas inlet to the Wickes. 3. Minimum and maximum fuel gas flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI 702). 4. Minimum and maximum combustion air flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI-706). 5. Composition of the gas flow streams to the Wickes boiler burner (fuel gas and purchased gas) including BTU content, lower explosive limits etc. c) In the Zone 2/CAT Wickes Boiler Area the employer did not ensure the written operating procedures addressed the steps to correct or avoid deviation from the safe upper and lower limits of the process such as but not limited to: 1. Minimum/Maximum gas pressure to the boiler burner gas train. 2. Minimum and maximum pressure (PI 721 & PI 711) at the fuel gas inlet to the Wickes. 3. Minimum and maximum fuel gas flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI 702). 4. Minimum and maximum combustion air flow to the Wickes boiler burner (FI-706). 5. Composition of the gas flow streams to the Wickes boiler burner (fuel gas and purchased gas) including BTU content, lower explosive limits, etc. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from potential releases of fuel gas and other flammable liquids or gasses. WYNNEWOOD REFINING WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIPVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER #309785459, CITATION NUMBER #1, Item# 8b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS FINAL ORDER ON AUGUST 4, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 906 S. POWELL, WYNNEWOOD OK 73098. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the written operating procedures address the consequence of deviation and steps required to correct or avoid deviation from the safe upper and lower limits of the process.