Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Runway(s) were not guarded by standard railing(s) (or equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(i) through (v)) on all open sides 4 feet or more above the floor or ground level. Also, where persons entering upon runways become thereby exposed to machinery, electrical equipment, or other dangers that are not a falling hazard, additional guarding than is here specified was not installed for protection. (a) Employees who accessed platforms on the west end of the Heater were exposed fall hazards on two sides of the structures. A fixed ladder was installed to provide access to the platforms that were approximately ten feet from the ground level and twenty feet from the ground level. On each platform, alongside the north end of them, where the fixed ladder was installed, no standard railing was provided. Additionally, on the lower level platform standard railings or flooring were missing on the east side of the platform where equipment was installed along the exterior wall of the Heater. (b) Employees who accessed platforms on the West end of the Heater were exposed to a tripping hazard upon entering the runway. A fixed ladder was installed to provide access to the platforms that were approximately ten feet from the ground level and twenty feet from the ground level. The path upon dismounting the ladder was obstructed by a large pipe that ran the length of each platform. As a result of this condition, employees were required to stretch and step over the pipes from the ladder rather than just stepping off from the ladder onto the platforms.