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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 V Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 1468775.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/29/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 10/02/2020
Final Order: 01/25/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/25/2022 | $0.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2020 | $13,494.00 | 10/29/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119: The employers' PHA failed to address 29H-4 facility siting issues for the following: a) Delaware City Refinery, 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, DE, 19706 - Desulfurization Unit, Train 4, Heater 29-H-4: On or about March 11 2020, the employer failed to address safe access to the fuel gas supply shutoff valves (FCV-169 and FCV-172) located on the north (oil-side) and south side (hydrogen side) of fired heater (29H-4), respectively. FCV-169 and FCV-172 are located approximately 10 feet from 29H-4 and are opened/closed manually by an operator to provide fuel gas to 29H-4. This violation contributed to a significant fire inflicting serious burn injuries on two operators and continues to create a fire/explosion hazard. b) Delaware City Refinery, 4550 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, DE, 19706 - Desulfurization Unit, Train 4, Heater 29-H-4: On or about March 11, 2020, the employer failed to address safe access to firewater monitor located on the east side of 29H-4 in the event of tube rupture. This violation contributed to a significant fire inflicting serious burn injuries on two operators and continues to create a fire/explosion hazard.