Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314771247
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/07/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $5,670.00
Current Penalty: $3,969.00
Issuance Date: 11/25/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2011 | $3,969.00 | 12/07/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/25/2011 | $5,670.00 | 12/07/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
SAVE: Section 5(a)(l) of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970. The employer does not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of the rupture of a process vessel due to over pressurization: A) The employer did not adequately design and/or determine the design requirements of the Amine Flash Tank to withstand the most severe pressure conditions (1440 psi) that could be experienced during normal operations. This violation occurred on or about 05/28/11 at the Holly 6 Amine Trains. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to: Evaluate and ensure that the amine flash tank is designed and capable of accepting the most severe pressure conditions with safety factor. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), Within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that the Amine Flash Tank is designed for at least the most severe pressure conditions as required by ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, 2003 Updated Edition, Para UG-21.
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