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2008 - 02/01/2008 - CITGO Petroleum Corp. takes corrective action after U.S. Labor Department's OSHA conducts safety inspection |
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Region 5 News Release: 08-105-CHI Feb. 1, 2008 Contact: Scott Allen or Brad Mitchell Phone: 312-353-6976 CITGO Petroleum Corp. takes corrective action after U.S. Labor Department's OSHA conducts safety inspection
OSHA applauds quick action to correct safety violations at Lemont, Ill. refinery LEMONT, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CITGO Petroleum Corp. have agreed on a settlement after the agency's safety inspection revealed multiple violations of federal workplace safety standards at the company's Lemont refinery. CITGO has agreed to pay $155,250 in fines and already has taken corrective action to eliminate unsafe working conditions. OSHA initiated a safety inspection at the facility in August 2007 in response to the Agency's national emphasis program for petroleum refineries. OSHA found during the inspection that the company failed to include pressure relief system design and design bases in the process safety information, failed to document that equipment in the refining process complied with good engineering practice, and failed to develop normal operating procedures. Additional issues addressed by CITGO were hazards found in process hazard analysis including: potential fire hazards; development of emergency procedures; failure to follow recognized and good engineering practice for inspection and testing procedures; inadequate training and education of employees; and other violations of federal safety regulations. CITGO Petroleum Corp. employs about 550 employees in Lemont and that facility has been inspected on two previous occasions since 1982 with a serious violation issued relating to fall protection following a November 2002 inspection. "Injuries and fatalities from incidents at refineries are preventable," said Gary Anderson, OSHA's area director in Calumet City, Ill. "We are pleased that CITGO is taking quick corrective action to ensure a safe working environment. The company has committed to long-term improvements in its safety and health management systems, which we hope will place the company among the best in the industry." Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. ### U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America’s employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance. |
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