OSHA Inspection: PETROPLEX PIPE & CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i):  Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve and the employer did not prohibit spark producing equipment and tools such as but not limited to:  a)  a Skyjack, Model SJ45T, Serial No. 98001300; and b)  a Crescent wrench and other tools which were not approved for the hazardous locations.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6):  Sources of ignition. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be handled, drawn, or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated localities. "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present.  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve and the employer did not prohibit spark producing equipment and tools such as but not limited to:  a)  a Skyjack, Model SJ45T, Serial No. 98001300; and b)  a Crescent wrench and other tools which were not approved for the hazardous locations.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the Sale Ranch 37-17, tank battery train #7, employees were performing maintenance/repairs on a Heater-Treater level control/float.  The employer failed to provide and ensure the use of flame-resistant treated clothing (FRC) by employees, necessary to protect them from burns due to potential flash fires.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form.  Where the employer could not identify or reasonably estimate the employee exposure, the employer did not consider the atmosphere to be IDLH:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve and the employer did not evaluate and/or identify the respiratory hazards on site.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):  The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve.  The employer did not ensure periodic inspections were performed on the energy control procedures to ensure they were being followed.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to heater treater oil boot level controller/float and peanut valve, and had not been provided adequate training in the recognition and control of hazardous energy sources, such as, but not limited to, chemical and thermal energy with the potential to result in a fire and/or explosion.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(8):  Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employer did not ensure that employees Locked Out and Tagged Out all lines and valves leading into heater treater and oil boot.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i):   Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope and application of this standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employer did not ensure that the on-site employer and the contracted employees did not inform each other of their specific Lock Out Tag Out procedures, exposing employees to chemical and thermal energy hazards.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b):   There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, Sale Ranch 37-17, tank battery train #7, employees were performing maintenance and/or repairs to heater treater level control/float on oil boot.  The employer had not ensured a person or persons was adequately trained to render first aid when require for the treatment of injured employees.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve.  The employer did not ensure the employees were provided adequate knowledge and training to recognize the chemical and thermal energy hazards they were exposed too.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):  The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used:  On or about March 4, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at the tank battery train #7, employees performed maintenance and/or repairs to a level controller/float on the heater treater oil boot and peanut valve.  The employer did not ensure the employees were provided specific procedures to protect themselves from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.