Standard Cited:19100307 C03 Hazardous (classified) locations.

Violation Items
Nr: 311611081 Citation: 01020 Issuance: 03/08/2010 ReportingID: 0524700
Viol Type:Serious NrInstances:3 Contest Date:03/31/2010
Abatement Date:04/19/2010 Nr Exposed:75 Final Order:
Initial Penalty:5000.00 REC: Emphasis:
Current Penalty:5000.00 Gravity:10 Haz Category:REFINERY



Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 020 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(3): Equipment that is safe for the location was not of a type and design that the employer demonstrates would provide protection from hazards arising from the combustibility and flammability of vapors, liquids, gases, dusts, or fibers involved: BP-Husky Refining, LCC - Oregon, Ohio: On or about September 10, 2009, the employer failed to ensure that electrical lighting equipment met the temperature rating (T-rating) requirements in accordance with the electrical classification diagram for the refinery, in that: a.At the FCC Switchrack 3C, four (4) Thomas & Betts - Hazlux 100w Incandescent light units had a T-rating of T2A, when the electrical classification diagram for the unit indicated that a T3 rating was required; b.At the Alky 2 Reactor (PR-511382), three (3) Crouse Hinds 100w Mercury, 175 MH, and one (1) Crouse Hinds 100w Incandescent VMVM light units had a T- rating of T2A, B or D, when the electrical classification diagram for the unit indicated that a T3 rating was required; c.At the Alky 1 Compressor Switchrack, one (1) Crouse Hinds 175 w MH VMVM light unit had a T-rating of T2A or B, when the electrical classification diagram for the unit indicated that a T3 rating was required. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.t,