Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C01 Hazardous (classified) locations.
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Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01042
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 23
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/26/2018 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $2,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 042 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(1): Equipment, wiring methods, and installation of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous ( classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location(s): Such a s but not limited to: a) The employer does not ensure all equipment is approved for hazardous locations. Electric motors used in the plant were not classified a s Class I Div II motors. The motor P-103A Toshiba Model Number B0252FLG3BMHJ01 w as not a Class I Div II motor. P-103A was located in the 100 unit which the empl oyer has designated a Class I Div II location. b) The employer does not ensure a ll equipment is approved for hazardous locations. Electric motors used in the pl ant were not classified as Class I Div motors, P-401A Marathon Model Number 6VF2 15TTFS400 was not a Class I Div II motor. The motor P-401A was located in the 40 0 unit which the employer has designated a Class I Div II location. The unclassi fied motors create an explosion and fire hazard. The hazard was observed on or about September 23, 2010. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within (10) calendar da ys of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps it is taking to ensure that employees are not being exposed to the explosion hazard.on