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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100134 H03 IB Respiratory Protection.
Inspection Nr: 312602147
Citation: 01017B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
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 | 12/31/2009 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2009 | 10/01/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B): The employer did not ensure that respirators maintained for use in emergency situations had been inspected for proper function before and after each use or at least monthly and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations: ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure all respirators maintained for use in emergency situations are inspected after each use to ensure each was fully functional. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 in the following instance: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) are not inspected after use and prior to replacing in storage areas identified as containing SCBAs for use in emergency situations. SCBA storage bins on the north and south sides of 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 respirators maintained for use in emergency situations are inspected at least monthly and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.