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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19101028 G03 ID Benzene.

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Inspection Nr: 312622178

Citation: 01001C

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 01/22/2010

Initial Penalty:

Current Penalty:

Issuance Date: 01/13/2010

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0522300

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Emphasis:

Substance: 0320

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	02/03/2010		01/22/2010	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	01/13/2010		01/22/2010	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard: REFINERY

29 CFR 1910.1028(g)(3)(i)(D): The employer did not ensure that canisters used with non-powered air- purifying respirators have a minimum service life of four hours when tested at 150 ppm benzene at a flow rate of 64 liters per minute, a temperature of 25 degrees C, and a relative humidity of 85: Employees entered tank 242 under a confined space permit to perform maintenance and cleaning. Employees wore full face chemical cartridge respirators. No evaluation was made to assure that cartridges met the standard.s

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