Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Every ladderway floor opening or platform was not guarded by a standard railing, or swinging gate, or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening: The employer does not ensure that ladderway floor openings are guarded by a standard railing, or equilavent means, to prevent employees from falling through the openings. This violation was observed on or about April 24, 2009, on multiple levels of the FCCU structure where employees walking/working in the vicinity of unguarded ladderway openings were exposed to fall hazards up to approximately 80 feet to the concrete and equipment surfaces below. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure all ladderway openings are guarded.