Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Runways four feet or more above floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent): The employer does not ensure that open-sided platforms and walkways are provided with standard railings or equivalent means of guarding. This violation was observed on or about February 10, 2009, at the Asphalt Loading Rack where employees walking/working on a runway leading from the loading rack to the top of trailers, and not equipped with handrails or equivalent on an open side, were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet to the concrete surface 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 open- sided runways are guarded with standard railing or the equivalent.