Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
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Inspection Nr: 1383066.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/24/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/17/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/17/2022 | $0.00 | 09/24/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2019 | $11,934.00 | 09/24/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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.