| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: LEAD, N: PMETALS
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1752061 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1524519 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
7983.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5851.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a. Furnace Department Cool Down Room: On or about 04/06/2021, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards, as the exit door was locked. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
7984.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5851.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a. Furnace Department Control Room: On or about 04/06/2021, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards, as exit routes and exit access were blocked by a metal bench chair. b. Mobile Maintenance: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards, as exit routes were obstructed with a rack full of hoses. c. Containment Room: On or 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to fire hazards, as an exit access was blocked by warning tape indicating that the exit was unavailable. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9753.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition: a. Furnace Department: On or about 6/1/2021, employees were required to use aluminized jackets and leather gloves in order to work as the blast lead and slag side operators. The aluminized jackets and leather gloves were shared, not cleaned, and stored in the open environment near the blast furnace where employees were exposed to lead, cadmium and arsenic dust above the PEL. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 E |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(e): The employer did not ensure that employees were not using defective or damaged personal protective equipment in the workplace. a. Furnace Department: On or about 6/1/2021, employees were required to use damaged aluminized jackets when exposed to burns. The aluminized jacket had several holes in it. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
52 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: a. Throughout the facility: On or about 04/06/2021, employees were exposed to hazards associated with lead, arsenic and cadmium, in that, they were required to wear air purifying full face respirators and tight fitting powered air purifying full face respirators and not annually fit tested. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 A03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5851.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i):Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed: a. Refining Department: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to adverse health effects, in that the restroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition. The toilet, sink and floors were dirty and dusty. b. Material Transfer Room (MTR): On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to adverse health effects, in that the restroom was not maintained in a sanitary condition. The toilet, sink and floors were dirty and dusty. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 D02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii):Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent: a. Refining Department: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to unsanitary conditions, in that, soap or another cleansing agent was not provided for hand washing. b. Material Transfer Room (MTR): On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to unsanitary conditions, in that, soap or another cleansing agent was not provided for hand washing. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 D02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv):Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling: a. Furnace Department: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to unsanitary conditions, in that, no means was provided to dry hands after hand washing. b. Material Transfer Room (MTR): On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to unsanitary conditions, in that, no means was provided to dry hands after hand washing. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 D14 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not review the permit-required confined space program, using the cancelled permits retained under 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(6) within one year after entry: a) On or about 04/08/2021, employees were exposed to asphyxiation hazards associated with oxygen deficiency and sulfur dioxide exposure. The employer did not review the permit-required confined space program using the cancelled permits from the prior 12 months where employees enter confined spaces to complete tasks such as, but not limited to, maintenance, cleaning and inspections in reactor pits and baghouses. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 F07 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-10-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
16 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the hazards of the permit space to be entered: a) RMPC Department: On or about 5/31/2021, the employer did not ensure that all hazardous conditions were documented on the Confined Space Permit Form prior to entering into the permit space such as the Reactor Pit. Employees did not document oxygen deficiency as a hazard on the Confined Space Entry Permit Form prior to the entry for inspection and cleaning. b) RMPC Department: On or about 5/23/2021, the employer did not ensure that all hazardous conditions were documented on the Confined Space Permit Form prior to entering into the permit space such as the Reactor Pit. Employees did not document oxygen deficiency as a hazard on the Confined Space Entry Permit Form prior to the entry. c) RMPC Department: On or about 5/18/2021, the employer did not ensure that all hazardous conditions were documented on the Confined Space Permit Form prior to entering into the permit space such as the Reactor Pit. Employees did not document oxygen deficiency as a hazard on the Confined Space Entry Permit Form prior to the entry for maintenance. d) RMPC Department: On or about 4/27/ 2021, the employer did not ensure that all hazardous conditions were documented on the Confined Space Permit Form prior to entering into the permit space such as the Reactor Pit. Employees did not document oxygen deficiency as a hazard on the Confined Space Entry Permit Form prior to the entry for inspection and cleaning. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 J03 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
10 |
| Nr Exposed |
16 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(j)(3):The employer did not ensure that each entry supervisor terminated the entry and canceled the permit as required by 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(5): a) RMPC Department: On or about May 31, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Confined Space Permit Form was cancelled after the Reactor Pit entry for inspection and cleaning where oxygen deficiency was the hazard. b) RMPC Department: On or about May 23, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Confined Space Permit Form was cancelled after the Reactor Pit PU 07 entry where oxygen deficiency was the hazard. c) RMPC Department: On or about May 18, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Confined Space Permit Form was cancelled after the Reactor Pit entry for maintenance where oxygen deficiency was the hazard. d) RMPC Department: On or about April 27, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the Confined Space Permit Form was cancelled after the Reactor Pit entry for inspection and cleaning where oxygen deficiency was the hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv): The employer did not provide training to each affected employee whenever the employer had reason to believe either that there were deviations from the permit space entry procedures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) or that there are inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of these procedures: a) RMPC Department and Baghouse: On or about 04/05/2021, employees inadequately filling out permits were not retrained in proper completion of permits, including the types of potential hazards present in the spaces, including oxygen deficiency, SO2 exposure and asphyxiation.. |
|
| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(l)(1):Employers did not consult with affected employees and their authorized representatives on the development and implementation of all aspects of the permit space program required by paragraph (c) of this section: a) RMPC Department and Baghouse: On or about May 31, 2021, employees were not consulted on the development and implementation of the program which exposed employees to oxygen deficient atmospheres, sulfur dioxide exposure and asphyxiation when entering confined spaces to complete tasks such as, but not limited to, maintenance, cleaning and inspections in reactor pits and baghouses. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
5925.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5851.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
50 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a. Material Transfer Room: On or about June 1, 2021, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were mounted to be readily accessible, exposing employees to a fire hazard. b. Furnace Department: On or about June 1, 2021, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were mounted to be readily accessible, exposing employees to a fire hazard. c. Shipping Department: On or about June 1, 2021, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were mounted to be readily accessible, exposing employees to a fire hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7802.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: a. Furnace Department: On or about June 1, 2021, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the Mitsubishi forklift (FL#56) was not removed from service when defects were found such as, but limited to, damaged tires and inoperable back up alarms. |
|
| Citation ID |
01010A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7802.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: a. Containment area: On or about 04/06/2021, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored on a cart and not located away from forklift traffic. b. Furnace Department Utility Room: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard, in that free standing oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders that were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over. |
|
| Citation ID |
01010B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least (a) Utility Room inside the furnace area: On or about 04/06/2021, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, in that oxygen and acetylene cylinder were stored together without separation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01011A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101018 C |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9753.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1018(c):Employee(s) were exposed to inorganic arsenic at concentrations greater than ten micrograms per cubic meter of air, averaged over an 8-hour period: a) Furnace Department: A blast loader driver was exposed to 19.1 �g/m^3 of inorganic arsenic for an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 17 �g/m^3, approximately 1.73 times the OSHA-PEL of 10 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 436-minute period on 4/6/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 44-minutes. b) Furnace Department: A blast lead side operator was exposed to 32.2 �g/m^3 and 5.9 �g/m^3 of inorganic arsenic for an 8-hour TWA of 13 �g/m^3, approximately 1.31 times the OSHA-PEL of 10 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from two samples collected over a 251-minute period on 4/6/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 229-minutes. c) Refining Department: A kettle operator was exposed to 45.1 �g/m^3 and 2.9 �g/m^3 of inorganic arsenic for an 8-hour TWA of 19 �g/m^3, approximately 1.86 times the OSHA-PEL of 10 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from two samples collected over a 466-minute period on4/6/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 14-minutes. d) Refining Department: A refining lead operator was exposed to 29.1 �g/m^3 and 5.3 �g/m^3 of inorganic arsenic for an 8-hour TWA of 12 �g/m^3, approximately 1.22 times the OSHA-PEL of 10 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from two samples collected over a 317-minute period on4/6/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 163-minutes. e) Furnace Department: A blast loader operator was exposed to 13.9 �g/m^3 of inorganic arsenic for an 8-hour TWA of 13.6 �g/m^3, approximately 1.36 times the OSHA-PEL of 10 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 468-minute period on 4/13/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 12-minutes. |
|
| Citation ID |
01011B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101018 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1018(g)(1)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not instituted to reduce inorganic arsenic exposure to or below permissible exposure limit: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented to reduce exposure levels below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 �g/m^3 for employees exposed to inorganic arsenic ranging from 13 �g/m^3 - 17 �g/m^3. b) Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented to reduce exposure levels below the PEL of 10 �g/m^3 for employees exposed to inorganic arsenic ranging from 12 �g/m^3 - 19 �g/m^3. |
|
| Citation ID |
01011C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101018 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1018(g)(2)(iv): Written compliance programs for inorganic arsenic were not revised and updated at least annually to reflect the current status of the program: a) Furnace and Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the written compliance plan has not been updated since October 6, 2017; for employees exposed to inorganic arsenic ranging from 13 �g/m^3 - 17 �g/m^3, in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 10 �g/m^3. b) Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the written compliance plan has not been updated since October 6, 2017; for employees exposed to inorganic arsenic ranging from 12 �g/m^3 - 19 �g/m^3 in excess of the PEL of 10 �g/m^. |
|
| Citation ID |
01011D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101018 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of inorganic arsenic: a) Furnace Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic arsenic to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces. Quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of arsenic at the monitor desk of 0.2931 �g / 100 cm^2. b) Refinery Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic arsenic to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces. Qualitative wipe samples indicated the presence of arsenic on the beverage cooler knob of 0.3753 �g. |
|
| Citation ID |
01012 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101018 E01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9753.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1018(e)(1)(iii): Full shift, for at least seven continuous hours, personal samples for inorganic arsenic were not collected for each job classification in each work area including at least one sample for each shift: a) All Departments: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for employees exposed to inorganic arsenic on the night shift. |
|
| Citation ID |
01013A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
43 |
| Nr Exposed |
156 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
|
| Citation ID |
01013B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i): For any employees exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit for more than 30 days per year the employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls (including administrative controls) were not implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees exposed to inorganic lead in excess of the reduced permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 250 �g/m^3 - 8,570 �g/m^3. b) RMPC Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 80 �g/m^3 - 2,5000 �g/m^3. c) Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 360 �g/m^3 - 3,160 �g/m^3. d) Maintenance Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 70 �g/m^3 - 1, 110 �g/m^3. e) Hygiene Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3, about 60 �g/m^3. f) Environmental Controls Department: On or about 4/5/2021, Feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 250 �g/m^3 - 510 �g/m^3. |
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| Citation ID |
01013C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 E03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(iv): Written compliance programs for lead were not revised and updated annually to reflect the current status of the program: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging from 250 �g/m^3 - 8,570 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 33 �g/m^3 for employees. b) RMPC Department: On or about 4/5/2021, written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging from 80 �g/m^3 - 2,500 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3. c) Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging from 360 �g/m^3 - 3,160 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3. d) Maintenance Department: On or about 4/5/2021, written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging from 70 �g/m^3 - 1, 110 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3. e) Hygiene Department: On or about 4/5/2021, written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging at approximately 60 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3. f) Environmental Controls Department: On or about 4/5/2021, written compliance plan has not been updated since 10/16/2017 for employees exposed to inorganic lead ranging from 250 �g/m^3 - 510 �g/m^3 in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3. |
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| Citation ID |
01013D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
310 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: a) Raw Materials Processing Center Control Room B: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at a beverage cooler of 77.82 �g / 100 cm^2, at the beverage cooler knob of 6.49 �g and at the monitor station of 15.22 �g / 100 cm^2 and 25.84 �g / 100 cm^2. b) Furnace Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the beverage cooler knob of 20.94 �g and at the monitor desk of 133.5 �g / 100 cm^2. c) Refinery Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative wipe samples taken indicated the presence of lead at the beverage cooler knob of 37.36 �g. d) Waste Water Treatment Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the monitor desk of 22.63 �g / 100 cm^2 and beverage cooler knob of 3.16 �g. e) Respirator Hygiene Room: On or about 4/13/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the phone handle of 2.81 �g, at the mouthpiece area of a cleaned respirator mask of 1.48 �g and the clean respirator cartridges of 3.59 �g and 10.21 �g. f) Respirator Hygiene Room: On or about 4/28/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and / or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the mouthpiece area of a clean respirator mask of 3.83 �g and 8.93 �g and the cleaned respirator cartridges of 2.83 �g and 20.01 �g. g) Lunch Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at a table of 1.43 �g / 100 cm^2. h) Lunch Room: On or about 4/26/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at a table of 1.26 �g / 100 cm^2. i) Lunch Room: On or about 4/28/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at a refrigerator handle of 1.56 �g / 100 cm^2, at a microwave handle of 2.41 �g / 100 cm^2 and at tables of 3.17 �g / 100 cm^2, 3.36 �g / 100 cm^2 and 3.12 �g / 100 cm^2. j) Women's Locker Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the benches of 10.42 �g / 100 cm^2 and 3.84 �g / 100 cm^2, and at the locker handles of 8.11 �g and 4.94 �g. k) Men's Locker Room: On or about 4/6/2021, surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of inorganic lead to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces in the facility. Qualitative and quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of lead at the bench of 4.7 �g, at door handle of 2.84 �g, and at the locker handle 75.9 �g. |
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| Citation ID |
01014 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 D01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(1)(ii): Full shift (for at least seven -7 continuous hours) personal samples for lead were not collected including at least one sample for each shift for each job classification in each work area: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for night shift employees exposed to inorganic lead in excess of the reduced permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 450 �g/m^3 - 6,440 �g/m^3. b) RMPC Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for night shift employees exposed to inorganic lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 160 �g/m^3 -1,880 �g/m^3. c) Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for employees exposed to inorganic lead on the night shift. Night shift employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 380 �g/m^3 - 2,540 �g/m^3. d) Maintenance Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for night shift employees exposed to inorganic lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 110 �g/m^3 - 500 �g/m^3. e) Hygiene Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for night shift employees exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3, about 60 �g/m^3. |
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| Citation ID |
01015 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 E04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(4)(i):When ventilation was used to control exposure to lead, measurements which demonstrate the effectiveness of the system in controlling exposure were not made at least every three months: a. Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer failed to take measurements, such as capture velocity, duct velocity, or static pressure, to ensure the effectiveness of the hygiene vent system, at installation, after collection filters were emptied or replaced, after changes to the ductwork were completed, and/or at least every three months. b. Refining Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer failed to take measurements such as capture velocity, duct velocity, or static pressure to ensure the effectiveness of the hygiene vent system, at installation, after collection filters were emptied or replaced, after changes to the ductwork were completed, and/or at least every three months. |
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| Citation ID |
01016 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 H02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with lead, in that, brooms were used to sweep dust and debris around the furnace department. |
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| Citation ID |
01017A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101027 C |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
5925.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9753.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
10 |
| Nr Exposed |
54 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1027(c):The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of cadmium in excess of five micrograms per cubic meter of air (5�g/m^3), calculated as an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA): a) Furnace Department: A slag side worker was exposed to 10.4 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 7 �g/m^3, approximately 1.42 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 327-minute period on 04/06/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 153-minutes. b) Furnace Department: A blast loader driver was exposed to 20.8 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 19 �g/m^3, approximately 3.78 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 436-minute period on 04/06/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 44-minutes. c) Furnace Department: A blast lead side worker was exposed to 41.5 �g/m^3 and 3.4 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 16 �g/m^3, approximately 3.24 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from two samples collected over a 251-minute period on 04/06/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 229-minutes. d) Furnace Department: A blast slag side worker was exposed to 14.3 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 10 �g/m^3, approximately 1.97 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 331-minute period on 04/06/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 149-minutes. e) Furnace Department: An operator was exposed to 23.3 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 13 �g/m^3, approximately 2.5 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 258-minute period on 04/13/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 222-minutes. f) Furnace Department: A blast loader operator was exposed to 10.3 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 10 �g/m^3, approximately 2.01 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 468-minute period on 04/13/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 12-minutes. g) Furnace Department: A blast loader operator was exposed to 13.4 �g/m^3 and 8 �g/m^3 of cadmium for an 8-hour TWA of 8.9 �g/m^3, approximately 1.78 times the OSHA PEL of 5�g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 392-minute period on 04/26/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 88-minutes. h) Furnace Department: A slag side forklift driver was exposed to 17.2 �g/m^3 of cadmium at an 8-hour TWA of 11.9 �g/m^3, approximately 2.37 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 331-minute period on 04/28/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 149-minutes. i) Furnace Department: A blast loader operator was exposed to 17.8 �g/m^3 of cadmium at an 8-hour TWA of 7.3 �g/m^3, approximately 1.45 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 196-minute period on 04/28/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 284-minutes. j) Furnace Department: A reverb forklift driver was exposed to 25.2 �g/m^3 of cadmium at an 8-hour TWA of 5.9 �g/m^3, approximately 1.18 times the OSHA PEL of 5 �g/m^3. The exposure was derived from one sample collected over a 112-minute period on 04/28/2021. Zero exposure was assumed for the remaining 368-minutes. |
|
| Citation ID |
01017B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101027 F01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2027-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
54 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(1)(i): The employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to cadmium at or below the permissible exposure limit (PEL): a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees exposed to cadmium ranging from 7 �g/m^3 - 19 �g/m^3 in excess of the PEL of 5 �g/m^3. b) RMPC Department: On or about 4/5/2021, feasible engineering and administrative controls were not implemented for employees exposed to cadmium at approximately 5.9 �g/m^3 in excess of the PEL of 5 �g/m^3. |
|
| Citation ID |
01017C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101027 F02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
54 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(2)(iii): The employer's written compliance program to reduce employee exposure to cadmium to or below the permissible exposure limit (PEL) was not reviewed and updated at least annually, or more often if necessary, to reflect significant changes in the employer's compliance status: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the written compliance plan for cadmium has not been updated since 10/6/2017 for employees exposed to cadmium ranging from 5.9 �g/m^3 - 19 �g/m^3 in excess of the PEL of 5 �g/m^3. |
|
| Citation ID |
01017D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101027 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(1): Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium: a) Furnace Control Room: On or about 4/6/2021, employees were exposed to hazards associated with cadmium exposure, in that surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of cadmium to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces. Quantitative wipe samples indicated the presence of cadmium at the monitor desk of 0.83 �g / 100 cm^2. b) Women's Locker Room: On or about 4/6/2021, employees were exposed to hazards associated with cadmium exposure, in that surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of cadmium to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces. Qualitative wipe samples indicated the presence of cadmium at the locker handle of 0.53 �g. c) Men's Locker Room: On or about 4/6/2021, employees were exposed to hazards associated with cadmium exposure, in that surfaces were not maintained as free as practical from accumulations of cadmium to prevent ingestion and or transfer to other areas and surfaces. Qualitative wipe samples indicated the presence of cadmium at the locker handle 0.24 �g. |
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| Citation ID |
01018 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101027 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9753.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
54 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not determine the eight-hour TWA exposures to cadmium for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone samples reflecting full shift exposure on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area: a) Furnace Department: On or about 4/5/2021, the employer did not collect full shift personal samples for employees exposed to cadmium on the night shift. Night shift employees were exposed to cadmium in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5 �g/m^3 ranging from 5.9 �g/m^3 - 11.9 �g/m^3. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D03 I B 1 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-05 |
| Current Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
136532.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
130 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(B)(1):The employer did not select a respirator for employee use that maintained the employee's exposure to the hazardous substance, when measured outside the respirator, at or below the maximum use concentration: a. Furnace Department: On or about 04/05/2021 , the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with lead, in that full face air purifying respirators did not maintain the employee's exposure at or below the maximum use concentration of 1,650 �g/m^3 for employees working as a blast loader operator, furnace operator, slag side blast operator, lead side furnace operator, and furnace lead exposed to lead in excess of the reduced permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 33 �g/m^3 ranging from 1,797 �g/m^3 - 3,780 �g/m^3. b. Refining Department: On or about 04/05/2021, the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with lead, in that full face air purifying respirators did not maintain the employee's exposure at or below the maximum use concentration of 1,650 �g/m^3 for employees working as a kettle operator. Employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3, about 2,543 �g/m^3. c. RMPC Department: On or about 04/05/2021, the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with lead, in that full face air purifying respirators did not maintain the employee's exposure at or below the maximum use concentration of 1,650 �g/m^3 for employees working as a utility operator. Employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 33 �g/m^3, about 2,504 �g/m^3. d. Maintenance Department: On or about 04/05/2021, the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with lead, in that full face air purifying respirators did not maintain the employee's exposure at or below the maximum use concentration of 1,650 �g/m^3 for employees conducting maintenance activities. Employees were exposed to lead in excess of the reduced PEL of 3,692 �g/m^3, about 16,390 �g/m^3. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(c)(3):The employer did not barricade the area into which objects could fall, prohibiting employees from entering the area, and keeping objects far enough away from an edge or opening to prevent them from falling to a lower level: a. Furnace Department: On or about 6/1/2021, employees were not protected from entering an un-barricaded area below an elevated platform where employees are using tools, such as, but not limited to, a sledge hammer. |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 M02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i):The employer did not establish a record of the qualitative and quantitative fit tests administered to an employee which included the information required by 29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(A) through (m)(2)(i)(E): a. Throughout the facility: On or about 04/05/2021, fit test records were missing for employees required to wear tight fitting full face air purifying respirators and tight fitting powered air purifying respirators. |
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| Citation ID |
03003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place: a. Outside Mobile Maintenance: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when Mitsubishi forklift (FL#11) was not removed from service due to missing data plates. b. Inside the Blast Furnace: On or about 06/01/2021, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when Mitsubishi forklift (FL#56) was not removed from service due to missing data plates. |
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| Citation ID |
03004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a. Throughout the facility: On or about 04/05/2021, the performance of employees operating forklifts were not evaluated at least once every three years. |
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| Citation ID |
03005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):Equipment with damaged parts that may adversely affect its safe operation or its mechanical strength, such as broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating parts shall not be used: a) Furnace Department Cool Down Room: On or about 06/01/2021, a wall mounted quad box outlet had a damaged. |
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| Citation ID |
03006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV D |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces: a) Furnace Department Cool Down Room - On or about 06/01/2021, an extension cord used to charge batteries, was affixed with plastic ties to a locker. |
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| Citation ID |
03007 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
40 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): a. Furnace Department: On or about 04/27/2021, the employer does not inspect cords for defects prior to shift start, in that the outer jacket of the cord on a115-volt Patterson 26" diameter fan was damaged. b. Furnace Department: On or about 04/13/2021, the employer does not inspect cords for defects prior to shift start, in that the outer jacket of an extension cord was damaged and connected to a 115-volt Patterson 26" diameter fan. |
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| Citation ID |
03008 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical: a. Hygiene Department: On or about 04/05/2021, chemical containers such as, but not limited to, D- Lead Abrasive Hand Soap and D-Lead Respirator and Laundry Detergent were not labeled. |
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| Citation ID |
03009 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-10-26 |
| Final Order |
2023-01-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): a. Hygiene Department: On or about 04/05/2021, employees did not have access to the data base to obtain the SDS for chemicals such as, but not limited to, D- Lead Abrasive Hand Soap and D-Lead Respirator and Laundry Detergent. |
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