Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.119(m)(4)(ii): The report prepared at the conclusion of the investigation of an incident which resulted in, or could reasonably have resulted in a catastrophic release of a highly hazardous chemical(s) in the workplace, did not include the date the investigation began: a) The employer did not include the date the investigation began in the D-115 CBD Incident Investigation report for an incident that occurred on September 12, 2007. The date is required to determine whether the investigation was started within 48 hours as required. This violation was documented on or about April 06, 2011. b) The employer did not include the date the investigation began in the HHLA-S F-201 Pressure Excursion Near Miss Incident Investigation report for an incident that occurred on February 7, 2006. The date is required to determine whether the investigation was started within 48 hours as required. This violation was documented on or about April 06, 2011. 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 incident investigation reports contain all pertinent information, including the date the investigation began. The violation must be abated no later than 10 days from the receipt of this citation.