Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100165 D02 Employee alarm systems.
Inspection Nr: 312380512
Citation: 01032B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/17/2009 X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/04/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 08/24/2009
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 032B Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.165(d)(2): The employer did not test the reliability and adequacy of non- supervised employee alarm systems every two months: The employer does not ensure that unit alarms are operating properly by conducting a test at least once every two months. This violation was observed on or about March 18, 2009, in the FCCU at the Sinclair Tulsa Refinery, where a test/sounding of the unit alarm last occurred around October of 2007. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure unit alarms are tested at least once every two months.