Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 D05 II The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
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Inspection Nr: 311525349
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2008
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 12/04/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 01/09/2009
Final Order: 03/11/2009
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/11/2009 | 12/16/2008 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2008 | 12/16/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(ii): Where there was a possibility of re-accumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level, verification of isolation was not continued until the servicing or maintenance was completed, or until the possibility of such accumulation no longer existed: Vacuum Pipe Still (VPS-2). The employer did not continually verify that the 600 psi steam line between 83H101 (Atmos. Tower Charge Heater) and 83D103 (Desuperheater) remained isolated and the re-accumulation of steam and/or hot water was not occuring between the time that the unit was shut down and the blinding of the steam lines was accomplished. This exposed employees to the sudden and un-expected release of steam and/or hot water at approx 240 deg F.g
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