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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100304 G06 IVD Wiring design and protection.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 312922966
Citation: 01021
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 12/29/2010
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 26
Abatement Date: 02/14/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 01/21/2011
Final Order: 01/09/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/09/2013 | 02/14/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/29/2010 | $4,500.00 | 02/14/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 021 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(6)(iv))(D): Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment located in a hazardous (classified) location that may become energized was not grounded: a)The employer did not ensure that exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment, located in a hazardous (classified) location, that may become energized was grounded. This most violation was most recently observed on October 14, 2010, at the Pasadena Refining Systems Inc. facility located at 111 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, Texas and times thereafter, in the Alky 2 Unit where Exchanger E-101 was not grounded, exposing employees to electric shock. b)The employer did not ensure that exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment, located in a hazardous (classified) location, that may become energized was grounded. This most violation was most recently observed on October 14, 2010, at the Pasadena Refining Systems Inc. facility located at 111 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, Texas and times thereafter, in the Alky 2 Unit where Exchanger E-102 was not grounded, exposing employees to electric shock. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement 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 exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment, located in a hazardous (classified) location, that may become energized is grounded.