Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 037A Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.1028(e)(2)(i): The employer who has a place of employment covered under paragraph (a)(1) of this section did not monitor each of these workplaces and work operations to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of benzene to which employees may be exposed: On or about February 4, 2009, and at times prior thereto, a) In all refinery units: for operating employees engaged in draining, purging and steaming to eliminate hydrocarbons from process vessels, equipment and related piping in preparation for maintenance. b) In all refinery units: for maintenance employees repairing process vessels, equipment and related piping. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) 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 that employees with possible exposure to benzene are monitored for that exposure.