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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100305 E01 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use.

Inspection Nr: 312602147

Citation: 01024C

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: X

Initial Penalty:

Current Penalty:

Issuance Date: 09/30/2009

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 16

Abatement Date: 12/31/2009

Gravity: 03

Report ID: 0627400

Contest Date: 10/23/2009

Final Order: 04/16/2010

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
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		10/14/2009	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 024C Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): The employer did not ensure cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panel board enclosures in damp or wet locations are installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures: ALON USA, LP, 200 Refinery Road, Big Spring, TX. The employer does not ensure electrical fixtures are installed to prevent moisture from entering the enclosures. This violation was observed on or about April 15, 2009 in the following instance: Electric panel LPA located in the #1 Sulfur Recovery Unit panel rack was not weatherproofed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosure. 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 that electrical fixtures are installed to prevent moisture from entering the enclosures.

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