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

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a): On or about July 18, 2013, the employer did not implement feasible engineering and administrative controls to prevent employees from exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Feasible engineering and administrative controls include, but were not limited to: a) installation of a sight glass to prevent the need for opening the thief hatch, b) performance of air monitoring and use of a personal hydrogen sulfide meter, c) installation of a fixed hydrogen sulfide monitor at the tank d) positioning of the employee upwind of any contaminants contained within the headspace e) use of a blower to direct hydrogen sulfide away from the breathing zone of the employee, f) ventilate and direct contaminants to a flare or to a location remote from the employee's breathing zone.