OSHA Inspection: HOLLY REFINING & MARKETING - TULSA LLC

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv):  The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types was not of such construction that the completed structure was capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.      The employer does not ensure that the anchoring of posts and framing of railings was completed and could withstand at least 200 pounds of a load.  This violation was observed on or about February 13, 2014, on the 3rd floor of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the railing of the stairwell to access the floor was not completely anchored in place and was not secure.      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 that is taking to ensure railing is anchored and capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded.    The employer does not ensure that all floor holes are guarded, exposing employees to a fall hazard:      a.  On or about February 13, 2014, on the approximate 4th floor of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) a hole measuring approximately 3 inches in diameter was not guarded.        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 that all floor holes are guarded.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded.    The employer does not ensure that all floor holes are guarded, exposing employees to a fall hazard:          On or about April 4, 2014, on the approximate 8th floor of the FCCU a hole measuring approximately 4 inches by 4 inches was not guarded.      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 that all floor holes are guarded.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):  The guard on the periphery of blades of a fan had openings larger than one-half (1/2) inch.    The employer does not ensure the guard of a fan does not have openings larger than one half inch.  This violation was observed on or about April 4, 2014, were the guard of a metal fan located less than 7 feet from the floor on the mezzanine level of the FCCU structure contained a hole measuring approximately 4 inches by 7 inches, exposing employee to amputation 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 that is taking to ensure the guards on metal fans with openings more than 1/2 inch are repaired or replaced.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees who were exposed to the hazard of burns from contact with hot equipment surfaces:        The employer does not ensure that each employee is protected from contact with hot surfaces on process equipment.  This violation was observed on or about April 4, 2014, on the Mezzanine level of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) where employees were exposed to skin burns from contact with the FCCU Spent Cat Slide Valves (007-VA-H2 and 007-VA-H3) equipment with surface temperatures of 730 degrees F, and which were not insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent bodily contact.    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 that is taking to ensure that employees working around equipment with hot surfaces are protected from contact with the surfaces.      Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard Section 5 (a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312380512, citation number 01, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/23/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 902 W. 25th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to tripping hazards when walking/working on multiple levels of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) structure where grating was detached and not level:        The employer does not ensure that walking/working surfaces are level and free from tripping hazards.  This violation was observed on or about February 13, 2014, on multiple levels of the FCCU structure where employees were exposed to tripping hazards where grating and metal decking was detached, not level, and contained holes.      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 that is taking to ensure all walking/working surfaces are free from tripping hazards.      Holly Refining & Marketing -Tulsa, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard Section 5 (a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312380512, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/23/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 902 W. 25th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2):  Every ladder way floor opening or platform was not guarded by a standard railing, or swinging gate, or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.      The employer does not ensure that ladder way floor openings are guarded by a standard railing, or equivalent means, to prevent employees from falling through the openings.  This violation was observed on or about April 4, 2014, on multiple levels of the FCCU structure where employees walking/working in the vicinity of unguarded ladder way opening were exposed to fall hazards to the concrete and equipment surfaces below.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Every ladderway floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening), with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.      "The employer does not ensure that ladder way floor openings are guarded by a standard railing, or equivalent means, to prevent employees from falling through the openings. This violation was observed on or about April 4, 2014, on the lower level of the FCCU structure where employees walking/working in the vicinity of unguarded ladder way opening were exposed to fall hazards to the concrete and equipment surfaces below"

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Every ladderway floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening), with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.      "The employer does not ensure that ladder ay floor openings are guarded by a standard railing, or equivalent means, to prevent employees from falling through the openings. This violation was observed on or about April walking/working in the vicinity of unguarded ladder way opening were exposed to fall hazards to the concrete and equipment surfaces below."

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floors or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) on all open sides; and toeboards where hazard exposures exist below:      The employer does not ensure that open-sided floors and platforms are provided with standard railing or equivalent means of guarding:      a.  This violation was observed on or about February 13, 2014, in the FCCU where employees walking/working on the first floor near the Regenerator B Feed Line (catalyst drop out line 007-CA-1B) that had a damaged toe board and did not have guardrails around the Line.        b.  This violation was observed on or about February 13, 2014, in the FCCU where employees walking/working on a floor without guardrails around the Regenerator A Feed Line (catalyst drop out line 007-CA-1A).        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 that is taking to ensure guardrails are erected along all open-sided floors and platforms.      Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.23 (c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312380512, citation number 01, item number 006 a and was affirmed as a final order on 09/23/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 902 W. 25th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c):  Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.       The employer does not ensure hazardous (classified) locations contain only equipment that is maintained in an intrinsically safe condition or otherwise safe for the location:        a.  The violation was observed on or about February 4, 2014, on the approximate 8th floor of the FCCU structure, the employer did not ensure the cover and light bulb of an intrinsically safe light fixture was in installed, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.      b.  The violation was observed on or about February 4, 2014, on the approximate 8 1/2 floor of the FCCU structure, the employer did not ensure the cover of an intrinsically safe light fixture was in installed, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.      c.  The violation was observed in the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) old oxygen analyzer room on or about February 13, 2014 where the electrical boxes were left open exposing spark producing wiring and electrical connections that exposed employees to fire and explosion 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 that is taking to ensure that hazardous locations are equipped with safe electrical equipment and installations.      Holly Refining & Marketing - Tulsa, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.307 (c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312380512, citation number 01, item number 35 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/23/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 902 W. 25th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107.

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Electrical installations. Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations shall be intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location. Requirements for each of these options are as follows:

Issued

Aug 1, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Electrical installations. Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations shall be intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location. Requirements for each of these options are as follows: