Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 I B Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 735302.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 19
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2013 | $3,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2013 | $5,000.00 | 05/10/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams were not accurate and did not represent equipment that was existing and was part of the process The employer does not ensure that piping and instrument diagrams are accurate and represent equipment that is current and is part of the process. The violation occurred on or about November 6, 2012 and times prior thereto, in the propane container filling and evacuation areas where the employer failed to ensure that the piping and instrument diagrams were accurate and represented the existing process. Identified errors or missing process equipment include but not limited to: a. Propane gas/liquid line from cylinder evacuation vessel to the compressor was not shown on PID-03A b. Flex hose on the 2 inch discharge line from the liquid propane pumps not shown on P&ID 03B c. Misplaced check valve and missing block valve on the discharge line of the liquid propane pumps on P&ID 03B d. Missing a gate valve on the liquid propane line that was feeding the new carousel on P&ID 03C. These condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that piping and instrument diagrams are accurate and represent equipment that is current and is part of the process.