Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 023 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) If the workplace contains permit spaces, the employer shall inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces. A. At the time of the inspection, November 2009 through March 2010, Silver Eagle Refining Inc., 2355 South 110 West, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, the employer did not post danger signs or by any other equally effective means, to inform employees of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces. During onsite inspection, Compliance Officers noted Tank #15 was not identified as a confined space by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means. At the time of the inspection, the access hatch was open and access was not restricted. Tank #15 met the definition of a confined space per 29 CFR 1910.146. By not marking confined spaces with a sign or other equally effective method, employees were exposed to potentially hazardous atmospheres which can result in serious injury or death. This may be a system-wide occurrence that requires evaluation of all confined spaces throughout the facility.