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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314769704
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/15/2011 I
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/12/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 09/23/2011
Final Order: 07/19/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/19/2012 | 09/15/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2011 | $7,000.00 | 09/15/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious phyical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards from a falling vent stack. The employer failed to ensure that the Low Pressure Let Down Steam Vent Stack located near the Hydrocracker Blowdown Drum is in compliance with ASME STS-1 mechanical and structural stability code for guyed stacks 4.10.1.1 and 4.10.1.2.: This violation most recently occurred at the Exxon Mobile Refinery and Supply Company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on or about March 31, 2011, and at times prior thereto, when the employer failed to repair the broken guy wires to keep the exhaust vent stack in stable position. Abatement notes: Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement to reduce this hazard is to: Follow the requirements of the ASME STS-1section 4.10.1.1 and 4.10.1.2 which states that there should be a minimum of three guy cables at 120 deg from each other around the circumference and cables shall be attached to a fixed and stable structure or foundation. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that all guyed stacks conform to ASME STS- 1. The violation must be abated no later than 10 days from the receipt of this citation.