Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 K01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312380512
Citation: 01024
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 08/24/2009
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 024 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(k)(1): The employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process: a) March 19, 2009, in the FCCU, where employees are exposed to the hazard of flash fires while using spark producing, or non-intrinsically safe, equipment such as cameras without conducting atmospheric testing and issuing a hot work permit. b) April 20, 2009, in the refinery, where a contractor's use of spark producing equipment, such as Bond Painting's use of bare wires connected to a 12-volt battery to supply power for fuel pumps, exposing employees and contractors to the hazard of flash fire and explosions. 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 that is taking to ensure the issuance of hot work permits for all hot work operations conducted in the refinery units.