Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 D01 III Respiratory Protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 982339.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/21/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 01/12/2015
Final Order: 04/08/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/08/2015 | $0.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/14/2015 | $2,800.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2014 | $2,800.00 | 02/21/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace: (a) DJ Basin Transport LLC, at Wells Ranch Econode 5 & 6, Gill, CO: On and preceding 6/24/14, DJ Basin Transport LLC did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace. Employees performed gauging and sampling of crude oil at the oil well tank battery. Employees performed these tasks at open thief hatches and adjacent to opened blow down vents. Flammable hydrocarbon gases were vented through open thief hatches and blow down vents. The employer did not evaluate employee exposure to respiratory hazards, including oxygen deficient atmospheres and hydrocarbon gases and vapors, including benzene. This condition exposed employees to respiratory hazards.
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