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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1184369.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $8,872.50
Issuance Date: 04/17/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/04/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/08/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/08/2017 | $8,872.50 | 05/04/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2017 | $12,675.00 | 05/04/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat: A) Near Tank 5 - On or about October 17, 2016, employees used a propane blowtorch to heat a valve in a plugged line which was transferring MC-30 asphalt cutback to a tanker trailer. The cutback contained 50% kerosene.