Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 3389 A
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Inspection Nr: 311073092
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2009
Initial Penalty: $3,375.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/28/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 600
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0950663
Contest Date: 09/16/2009
Final Order: 12/16/2009
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | D: Govt Dismissed | 12/16/2009 | 09/30/2009 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2009 | $3,375.00 | 09/30/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: REFINERY
3389(a). Life Rings and Personal Flotation Devices. At least one U.S. Coast Guard approved 30-inch life ring with not less than 90 feet of 600 pound capacity line attached shall be kept in a conveniently accessible place where employees work exposes them to the hazard of drowning or each employee so exposed shall wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. On the platform adjacent to water tank 496, the employer failed to provide at least one U.S Coast Guard approved 30-inch life ring in a conveniently accessible place. On 4/29/09, an employee accidentally fell from the platform and drowned in tank 496. The employee was not wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device.on