Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100151 C Medical services and first aid.
Inspection Nr: 313023988
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/14/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/24/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
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 | 12/16/2009 | $5,250.00 | 12/14/2009 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/24/2009 | $7,000.00 | 12/14/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: This violation was observed on or about August 13, 2009, at the Caustic Loading Rack beside the HF Alky Unit, where the employer did not provide an emergency eye wash and shower station immediately adjacent to and at the same level as the work where 50Caustic Soda Solution was regularly handled. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the installation of these emergency wash stations is in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEPs) (e.g. ANSI Z358.1 - 2004, "American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment").