OSHA Inspection: TRISTREAM ENERGY, LLC

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): Process Safety Information pertaining to the piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) was not compiled, complete and accurate.    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when Process Safety Information pertaining to the piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) was not compiled, complete and accurate, including but not limited to;    1. Drawing 801-102-E58 still call out E-611 A/B (Demethanizer Bottom Cooler) as active process equipment although they were abandoned in place.   2. Drawing 801-102-E54 was not updated for piping 10-CA-0333, 6-P88-B1 and 6-P-8108-B1 routing.  3. Drawing 801-102-E86A was not updated to include 4"-BB-1033 and 6"-BTM-1032 piping; as well as routing for piping 6-P-8108-B1.  4. Drawing 801-102-E87A was not updated to identify 6"-P88-B1 piping.  5. Drawing 801-102-E102 was not updated for routings on Propane Vapor return piping system.  6. Drawing 801-102-E26, unidentified vessel and associated piping was called out on drawing.

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the Treatment Process Unit at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer failed to provide adequate controls to ensure that the block valve for a safety valve remained in the open position. Example of such RAGAGEP include but is not limited to; ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Division 1 Section VIII, UG-135(d).

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to promptly address the PHA's findings and recommendations.    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not promptly address the Facility Siting Evaluation findings and recommendations including but not limited to the Control Room Location and Construction.

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice. The employer did not certify annually that these operating procedures are current and accurate.    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the process Units at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not review and/or certified annually Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to assure that they reflect current operating practice including but not limited to; Condensate System Operating Procedure. The Safety Interlock systems trip points were not specified as needed for V-104 (Condensate Stabilizer Reflux Accumulator), H-101 (Condensate Stabilizer Bottom Heater), P-101A/B (Condensate Stabilizer Bottoms Pump) and P-102 A/B (Condensate Stabilizer Reflux Pump).

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii): Procedure did not include operating limits:    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the process Units at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not specify Operating limits (e.g. trip point) for safety systems including but not limited to safety systems for V-104 (Condensate Stabilizer Reflux Accumulator), P-101A/B (Condensate Stabilizer Bottoms Pump), H-101 (Condensate Stabilizer Bottom Heater), and P-101A/B (Condensate Stabilizer Bottoms Pump).

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): Employee was not adequately trained in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section.     This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the process Units at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not adequately train employees on written procedures such as but not limited to, Procedure for Disabling of Safety Systems.

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment.    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the Condensate System and Cold Unit at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not perform inspections and tests on process piping including but not limited to the 2"-CA 0402 (Sour Condensate Rerun) piping circuits.

Issued

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.    This violation was most recently observed on or prior to January 14, 2016 in the Treatment Process Unit at Tristream Gas Plant located in Eustace, Texas when the employer did not ensure that thickness measurements were performed on a frequency consistent with the employer's mechanical integrity program and with API 510 for pressure vessels including but not limited to; pressure vessels V-511 (Hydrocarbon Flare Scrubber), V-716D (Interstate Suction Scrubber) and V-611D (Dehydrator).