Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100178 C02 IV Powered industrial trucks.
Inspection Nr: 311907711
Citation: 01026
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/12/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 03/24/2009
Final Order: 11/12/2009
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/12/2009 | $4,800.00 | 08/12/2010 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2009 | $2,250.00 | 03/23/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 026 Hazard: EXPLOSION
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iv): Power-operated industrial trucks were not designated as DY, EE, or EX while being used in locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled, processed or used, but in which the hazardous liquids, vapors or gases will normally be confined within containers or closed systems from which they can escape only in case of accidental rupture or breakdown of such containers or systems, or in case of abnormal operation of equipment: (a)Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc, 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City, Colorado: On or about October 14, 2008, and at prior times, Suncor, as the controlling employer, did not ensure that industrial trucks operated by contractors in Class 1, Division 2, Group D areas such as the #1 Crude Unit, the #3 HDS Unit, and the #4 HDS Unit were classified for use in this type of location. There were no DY, EE, EX, or DX rated industrial trucks available for use at the refinery. This exposes employees to fire and explosion hazards. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification