OSHA Inspection: THYSSEN KRUPP SAFEWAY, INC.

Issued

Feb 18, 2009

Abate by

Mar 8, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iv):  Power-operated industrial trucks designated as
DY, EE, or EX
were not used in locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable
gases are handled,
processed or used, but in which the hazardous liquids, vapors or gases
will normally be
confined within containers or closed systems from which they can escape
only in case of
accidental rupture or breakdown of such containers or systems, or in case
of abnormal
operation of equipment:
(a)Thyssen Krupp Safeway, Inc., 5801 Brighton Blvd., Commerce City,
Colorado:
On or about October 14, 2008, and at times prior thereto, industrial
trucks operated
in Class 1, Division 2, Group D areas such as the #4 HDS Unit were not
classified
for use in this type of location.  There were no DY, EE, EX, or DX rated
industrial
trucks available for use at the refinery. This exposes employees to fire
and explosion
hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification