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Standard Cited: 19100119 J05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 313026163
Citation: 01013
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/19/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/29/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 150
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/21/2010 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2009 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits (as defined by process information in 29 CFR 1910.119(d) before further use or in a safe and timely manner: This violation was observed on or about August 27, 2009,when the employer continued to operate piping circuit H044 in which Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs) at 10.02, 18.01, and 18.02 actual numerical thickness values were less than the numerical retirement thickness values established by the employer. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of the citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that all required piping actual thickness values are greater than the numerical retirement thickness values.