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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H02I Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 312602147
Citation: 01017A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 92
Abatement Date: 12/31/2009
Gravity: 10
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 | $4,000.00 | 12/31/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2009 | $5,000.00 | 10/01/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017A Hazard: REFINERY
1910.134(h)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure all respirators were stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they were packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve: ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure all respirators are properly stored to protect them. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 in the following instance: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) were not mounted on the wall. A SCBA storage bin was resting on the floor in the North Side Control Room. 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 all respirators are stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they are packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.tion