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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19101028 E05 I Benzene.
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Inspection Nr: 312622178
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/22/2010
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
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
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/03/2010 | $5,000.00 | 01/22/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2010 | $5,000.00 | 01/22/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.1028(e)(5)(i): The employer did not institute the exposure monitoring required under paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) when there was a change in the production process, control equipment, personnel or work practices which could result in new or additional exposures to benzene, or when the employer had any reason to suspect a change which could have resulted in new or additional exposures: Employees entered tank 242 under a confined space permit to perform maintenance and cleaning. Air monitoring was done during the routine duties done by the employee but no monitoring was done in the breathing zone of employees who were assisting the removal of sludge and cleaning the tank floor.ng