Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1919.119(e)(1): The employer did not identify, evaluate or control the hazard of the process. a) This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2009, where the employer failed to address in its PHA the hazard posed by intervening valves on the upstream and downstream lines to/from relief devices that could be closed during operation rendering the relief device(s) inoperable. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is compliance with the standard, including describing steps it has taken to ensure that the PHA for the Hydro Cracker addresses the safe operation of relief system devices. b) This violation was observed on or about July 8, 2009, where the employer failed to address in its PHA the hazard posed when the flare system is not in service and there is potential for the relief system to release flammable vapors into both the atmosphere and the employee occupied areas. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is compliance with the standard, including describing steps it has taken to ensure that the PHA for the Hydro Cracker addresses the potential release to atmosphere.