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Standard Cited: 19100037 B02 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 312602147
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/30/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 12/31/2009
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date: 10/23/2009
Final Order: 04/16/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/16/2010 | 12/31/2009 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2009 | 10/16/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): The employer did not always ensure each exit was clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure all exit doors are identified with an exit sign. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 and exposed employees to fire hazards. The North Exit door in the DHT Motor Control Room was not identified with an exit sign. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all exit doors are identified with an exit sign.