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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 L01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 314769704
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/29/2011
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/12/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 09/23/2011
Final Order: 07/19/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/19/2012 | 09/29/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2011 | $5,500.00 | 09/29/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and changes to facilities that affect a covered process. The employer did not ensure that an MOC was written to manage the changes made on process piping. The employer violated this standard on or about March 31, 2011 when process piping to D-99, D-111, D-137 and D-138 was disconnected because it was below retirement thickness. The disconnection was done without going through MOC procedure, therefore P&IDs (PMCDs) were not updated once the isolation of thin piping to D-111, D- 99, D-137, and D-138 was completed. These are secondary process piping circuits that contain hydrocarbon; and are used to test a level switch. It was not connected at the time of inspection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that changes in process equipment and piping will be properly managed through MOC procedure . The violation must be abated no later than 10 days from the receipt of this citation.