OSHA Inspection: WYNNEWOOD REFINING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    The employer does not ensure the in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks is in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the welding shop the employer did not ensure that compressed gas cylinders were stored with protective caps exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that compressed gas cylinders are properly stored.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

General-duty citation text

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:                                           The employer does not ensure portable fire extinguishers are mounted, located and identified so that they are readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were free from obstruction and readily accessible exposing employees to the hazards of fire, trips and falls:    a)  A fire extinguisher in the warehouse was blocked by boxes.    b)  A fire extinguisher in the pump shop was blocked by a large crate and air lines.    c)  Two fire extinguishers in the welding shop were not mounted.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that fire extinguishers are mounted, located and identified so that they are readily accessible to employees.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:                                       The employer does not ensure point of operation guards are designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the pump shop the employer did not ensure a Johnson horizontal band saw was provided a guard exposing employees to the hazard of contact with the point of operation.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that is taking to ensure that proper guarding for the horizontal band saw is provided and in use.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:                                                                                                  The employer does not ensure abrasive wheels used on grinding machinery are provided with safety guards which cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the pump shop the employer did not ensure abrasive wheels on a grinding machine were provided with safety guards covering the spindle end, nut, and flange projections exposing employees to the hazard of caught-by.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the abrasive wheels are properly guarded.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the grinding wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:    The employer does not ensure the distance between the grinding wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top does not exceed one-fourth inch.  This violation was observed on or about October 27, 2012, in the maintenance shop where the distance between the grinding wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guard on a Baldor bench grinder exceeded one-fourth inch exposing employees to the hazards of caught-by and struck-by flying debris resulting from an exploding grinding wheel.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure the distance between the grinding wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue does not exceed one-fourth inch.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free of foreign matter:                                                                                                                 The employer does not ensure the contact surfaces of wheels, blotters or flanges on grinding machines are flat and free of foreign matter.  This violation was observed on or about October 27, 2012, in the maintenance shop for a Baldor bench grinder where the contact surface of a grinding wheel was not kept flat and smooth exposing employees to the hazard of struck-by flying debris from an exploding grinding wheel.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure grinding wheels are well maintained for all grinders.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    The employer does not provide and maintain sufficient access and working space about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the pump shop where an electrical panel was not accessible exposing employees to fire and electrical hazards.        Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure electrical panels are readily accessible.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    The employer does not ensure unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings are effectively closed.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the maintenance shop where the employer did not ensure that a pre-punched knockout was effectively closed on an electrical panel exposing employees to fire and electrical hazards.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings are effectively closed.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)[A]:  Flexible cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure:    The employer does not ensure flexible cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure.  This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the welding shop where extension cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring exposing employees to electrical hazards.      Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure flexible cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(iv): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices consistent with 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4), to control the entrance, presence and exit of contract employers and employees in covered process areas:    The employer does not develop and implement safe work practices consistent with 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4), to control the entrance, presence and exit of contract employers and employees in covered process areas.  On or about October 25, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure contract employees are properly signed in/out process units:      a)  Four (4) JV Industrial Companies employees failed to sign out of Zone 3.     b)  Two (2) LOP employees failed to sign out of the FCCU.    c)  One (1) Altair Strickland employee failed to sign out of the FCCU.    d)  One (1) Total Safety employee, two (2) OSR employees, one (1) Strategic Contract Resources employee, and one (1) Wynnewood Refining Company employee failed to sign out of the FCCU.    e)  On October 20, 2012, seven (7) Scaffolding and Erection Company employees, two (2) Strategic Contract Resources employees failed to sign out of the Alkylation Unit.    f)  On October 12, 2012, three (3) Koch employees failed to sign out of the SRU 48002 area in the Alkylation Unit.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure that contract employees are signing in and out of process units.     WYNNEWOOD REFINING COMPANY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(iv), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311001234, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 13, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE AT 906 SOUTH POWELL, WYNNEWOOD, OK.

Issued

Mar 27, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:     In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the employer does not ensure the second level storage area is designed, constructed, and maintained to support its maximum intended load. This violation was observed on or about October 29, 2012, in the warehouse the employer did not ensure the second level storage area was designed, constructed, and maintained to support its maximum intended load.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure the weight capacity of the second level storage area is marked and affixed to illustrate its safe weight capacity.