Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 H02 IV Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 312380512
Citation: 01019
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/04/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 08/24/2009
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that contract employees follow the host employer's safe work practices when entering, exiting, or working in the covered process areas: The employer does not ensure contractors are properly signed in/out of the FCCU to allow effective personnel accounting and emergency evacuation/rescue procedures. This violation was observed on or about March 19, 2009, in the FCCU where employees and contractors were exposed to the hazards of fire, explosion and toxic releases while working in the FCCU. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure that contractors are signing in and out of process units.