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

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) consisting of a top rail, intermediate rail and posts did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level: The employer does not ensure that top rails of standard guardrail systems are at least 42 inches in height. This violation was observed on or about February 10, 2009, for the Asphalt Loading Rack where the platform's guardrail system has a top rail height of 30.5 inches. Employees walking/working on the loading are exposed to a fall hazard of 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 standard railings are 42 inches in height.