Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J02 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312487457
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $25,000.00
Current Penalty: $25,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 08/10/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 07/28/2009
Final Order: 01/17/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/17/2012 | $25,000.00 | 08/10/2009 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2009 | $25,000.00 | 08/10/2009 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment: a) Sunoco Marcus Hook Refinery: The employer did not establish and implement a written procedure for maintaining the on-going mechanical integrity of ethylene storage spheres TK-1001 and TK-1002, including but not limited to a procedure for monitoring the annular purge for potential hydrocarbon contamination, and no procedure for internal inspections. On or about 3/13/2009. NOTE: DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS CONDITION IS REQUIRED Sunoco, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection: #310720263, Citation #1, Item #1A and affirmed as a final order on 09/15/2008, with respect to a workplace located at the Marcus Hook plant.