Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2) Every ladderway floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening), with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. A. The employer did not ensure that every ladderway floor opening or platform was guarded by a standard railing with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. An access ladder located on the Southeast side of TWR-30103 was not equipped with a swing gate, chain, or so offset to prevent personnel from falling through the opening. Measurements onsite showed an approximate distance of 15' from the platform to ground level. By not ensuring every ladderway opening was protected, employees were exposed to fall hazards which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all platforms and fixed ladders throughout the facility. B. The employer did not ensure that every ladderway floor opening or platform was guarded by a standard railing with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. An access ladder located below FIL-30103 was not equipped with a swing gate, chain, or so offset to prevent personnel from falling through the opening. Measurements onsite showed the 30" wide ladder had an approximate distance of 6' from the platform to ground level. By not ensuring every ladderway opening was protected, employees were exposed to fall hazards which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all platforms and fixed ladders throughout the facility. C. The employer did not ensure that every ladderway floor opening or platform was guarded by a standard railing with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. An access ladder located on the West side of the salt towers was not equipped with a swing gate, chain, or so offset to prevent personnel from falling through the opening. Measurements onsite showed the 16" wide ladder had an approximate distance of 21' from the platform to ground level. By not ensuring every ladderway opening was protected, employees were exposed to fall hazards which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all platforms and fixed ladders throughout the facility. D. The employer did not ensure that every ladderway floor opening or platform was guarded by a standard railing with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. An access ladderlocated on the East side of HTR-30103 was not equipped with a swing gate, chain, or so offset to prevent personnel from falling through the opening. Measurements onsite showed an approximate distance of 30' from the platform to ground level. By not ensuring every ladderway opening was protected, employees were exposed to fall hazards which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all platforms and fixed ladders throughout the facility. E. The employer did not ensure that every ladderway floor opening or platform was guarded by a standard railing with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening. This violation was identified during inspections of the facility from November 2009 to March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 1100 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087. An access ladder located on the North side of TWR-30101 was not equipped with a swing gate, chain, or so offset to prevent personnel from falling through the opening. Measurements onsite showed an approximate distance of 14' from the first level platform to ground level. By not ensuring every ladderway opening was protected, employees were exposed to fall hazards which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all platforms and fixed ladders throughout the facility.