Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices for employees and contractor employees to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel: This violation occurred on or about January 27, 2009, and times prior thereto, where the employer did not assure that non-intrinsically safe motorized equipment was not allowed to enter an area classified as Class 1 Division II. The company policy was that the classified area extended 20 feet from the base of the F-400 flare. Motorized vehicle tracks were noted within four feet of the F-400 flare base. This condition exposed employees to a fire and explosion hazard. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 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 it is taking to ensure that drawings that detail all locations designated as hazardous (classified) are prepared and that electrical classifications, the classified location and classified areas surrounding the classified location are documented. The employer must also submit a plan showing that documentation shall be made available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location. The employer must also develop and describe policies and procedures to prevent employees and contractors from entering classified areas with non-classified equipment.