Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D02 ID Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312380512
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2009
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 50
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 08/24/2009
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Process-safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions: The employer does not develop process-safety information pertaining to the technology of the process. The FCCU Operating Manual does not specify the safe upper and lower limits for items such as temperatures, pressure, flows and/or compositions pertaining to the technology of the unit process; this violation was observed on or about February 4, 2009. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure the operating manual specifies process safety information (PSI) pertaining to the technology of the process to include the safe upper and lower limits for items such as temperatures, pressures, flows and/or compositions; the PSI shall be clear and easily referred to, such as tabular format.