OSHA Inspection: ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P.

Issued

Jan 28, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(c)(1): The employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding implementation of the employee participation required by 29 CFR 1910.119:     a)    Enterprise Products Operating, LP at 1250 County Road 69, Rifle, CO 81650: On and before 8/1/13, the employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding implementation of the employee participation in the development of a process safety management plan or process hazard analysis. Front line employees were not involved in the development of the process safety management (PSM) program. This condition exposed employees to natural gas, hydrocarbons, benzene, amine, and other chemical hazards associated with operating a natural gas plant.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 28, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(c)(2):    The employer did not consult with employees and their representative on the conduct and development of process hazard analyses:     a)    Enterprise Products Operating, LP at 1250 County Road 69, Rifle, CO 81650: On and before 8/1/13, the employer did not include employee involvement by non lead employees in the development of the process hazard analysis (PHA), standard operating procedures, mechanical integrity and incident investigations.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jan 28, 2014

Abate by

Feb 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the teams findings and recommendations:     a)              Enterprise Products Operating, LP at 1250 County Road 69, Rifle, CO 81650: On and before 8/1/13, the employer did not establish a system to promptly address the teams findings and recommendations in the process hazard analysis (PHA) in a timely manner or that the resolution was documented. Findings include but are not limited to:     1)    The employer failed to modify or relocate the Control room building to lower the maximum predicted BLD below 2 or relocate personnel.  2)    The employer failed to update the facility procedures and ensure all personnel are trained and proficient in PSM standards  3)    The employer did not document inspections of the CTF respiratory protection equipment. The action item was due 4/30/12  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").