OSHA Inspection: ASPHALT EXPRESS ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,731 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  On or about July 16, 2021, at the tank farm, the employer did not ensure that a drain pit, located by tank 17, had a cover or guardrail.  This exposed the employees to a trip and fall hazard.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,731 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2): Midrails,�screens, mesh,�intermediate vertical�members, or�equivalent intermediate�structure members�were not�installed between�the top�edge of�the guardrail�system and�the walking/working�surface when�there was�no wall�or parapet�wall at�least 21�inches (53�cm) high.  On or about July 16, 2021 and times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not ensure midrails were installed on the runway platform located over tank 7 and tank 8.  This exposed the employees to a fall greater than four (4) feet to the ground below.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not include a block flow diagram or simplified process flow diagram as part of process safety information concerning technology of the process.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not include a block flow diagram or a simplified process flow diagram for crude oil processing.  This exposed the employees to fires and explosions hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B):  The employer did not include all equipment that was part of the process on piping and instrument diagrams.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, for the tank farm, the piping and instrument diagram did not include all valves, overhead piping, and a blind flange used at tanks for processing flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fires and explosions.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(2)(i)(C):  Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the maximum intended inventory.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile information pertaining to the maximum intended inventory of flammable liquids for crude oil processing.  This exposed the employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D):  Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile information pertaining to the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures and pressures for crude oil processing.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A):  Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include materials of construction.  a.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile materials of construction information pertaining to tank 17, tank 2, and tank 1 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile materials of construction information pertaining to tank 18 and tank 19 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C):  Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the electrical classification.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile information pertaining to the electrical classification of electrical equipment used to process crude oil.  This exposed the employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D):  Information pertaining to equipment in the process did not include relief system design and design basis.  a.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile information for relief system design and design basis pertaining to tanks 17, 1, and 2 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.   b.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile information for relief system design and design basis pertaining to tanks 18 and 19 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(E): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include a ventilation system design.   a.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile ventilation system design information pertaining to tank 17, tank 2, and tank 1 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed the employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not compile ventilation system design information pertaining to tank 18 and tank 19 used to process flammable liquids. This exposed the employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(F): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include design codes and standards that were employed.    a.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior, for the tank farm, the employer did not compile information for design codes and standards pertaining to tanks including, but not limited to tanks 2, 17, 18,  and 19 used to process flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b.  On July 16, 2021, and at times prior, for the tank farm the employer did not compile information for design codes and standards pertaining to electrical equipment including, but not limited to sump pumps, pump motors, and electrical extension cords used within the tank farm dike where flammable liquids are located.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, for the tank farm, the employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis for crude oil processing.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not develop and implement safe work practices for the control of hazards during tank farm operations such as:            a.  Lockout/tagout       b. Control over contractor entry to the tank farm

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(h)(2)(iv):  The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices consistent with paragraph (f)(4) of this section to control the entrance, presence and exit of contract employers and contract employees in the covered process areas.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the tank farm, the employer did not develop and implement safe work practices consistent with paragraph (f)(4) of this section to control the entrance, presence, and exit of a contractor and employees.  This exposed the contractor and the employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(2):  The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.   On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of equipment used to process crude oil.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(4)(iv):  The employer did not document each inspection and test that had been performed on process equipment. The documentation did not identify the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test.  On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not document inspections and tests on process equipment including, but not limited to tank 19 and 18 used to process crude oil.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 27, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(k)(1): The employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process.  a.  On or about July 16, 2021, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards.  b.  On or about July 15, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards.  c.  On or about July 9, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on or near a covered process. This exposed the employees and a contractor to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(l)(1):  The employer did not establish written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process.    On or about July 16, 2021, and at times prior, at the tank farm, the employer did not establish written procedures to manage equipment changes that affected the processing of crude oil.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $3,414 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(2)(ii):  The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, personnel roles, lines of authority, and communication.   On or about July 16, 2021, for the tank farm, the employer did not update the emergency response plan to identify personnel roles to handle emergencies involving flammable liquids.  This exposed employees and contract employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Jan 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.120(q)(6):  The employer did not provide training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i) through (q)(6)(v) for employees who participated in or were expected to participate in emergency response.   On or about July 16, 2021, for the tank farm, the employer did not provide training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) to employees who were expected to participate in emergency response for flammable liquids.  This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.