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Standard Cited: 19100106 B02 IVA Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 310149836
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/05/2008 I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date: 05/21/2008
Final Order: 09/29/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 09/29/2008 | $4,000.00 | 05/05/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/21/2008 | $4,000.00 | 05/05/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2008 | $5,000.00 | 05/05/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(iv)(a): Atmospheric storage tanks were not adequately vented to prevent the development of vacuum or pressure sufficient to distort the roof of a cone roof tank or exceeding the design pressure in the case of other atmospheric tanks as a result of filling or emptying, and atmospheric temperature changes: a) FGBW - On or about 11/6/07 workers were filling the newly repaired TK3 20,000 gallon atmospheric storage tank with methanol when a build up of pressure set off the high level alarm and bulged the tank bottom. It was found that a solid blank was installed on top of the tank instead of the approved PV device.d