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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1312089.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/20/2018
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 10/09/2018
Final Order: 04/04/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/04/2019 | $0.00 | 11/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/12/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits before further use. This violation was most recently observed on or about April 19, 2018 in the HF Alkylation Unit at Valero Refinery located in Texas City, Texas when the employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits before further use when the Main Fractionator A-89 Feed piping (10"-PF1003-BCA) ruptured due to severe thinning on the metal wall thickness.