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Standard Cited: 19100024 B Step bolts and manhole steps.
Inspection Nr: 311529275
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 07/31/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/03/2009 | $1,200.00 | 07/31/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2009 | $1,500.00 | 07/31/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs (or ladders, where commonly used) were not provided where access to elevations is daily or at each shift for such purposes as gauging, inspection, or maintenance that is performed. A. A 6-foot step ladder had been placed at the west end of the Accumulator of the Vacuum Distillation Unit to provide access to a sight glass that was installed on the Accumulator. Employees were required to climb up the step ladder on an hourly basis to read the liquid level on the gauge. This condition resulted in a fall hazard should the ladder become unstable or an employee lose his/her balance while using the ladder. B. A 6 foot step ladder had been placed at Drum 402 to provide access to a sight glass that was installed on the drum. The ladder was used by night shift operators to view the gauge because of poor lighting in the area. This condition resulted in a fall hazard should the ladder become unstable or an employee lose his/her balance while using the ladder.