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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1418792.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,210.00
Current Penalty: $5,105.00
Issuance Date: 11/07/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/16/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/26/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/26/2019 | $5,105.00 | 12/16/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/07/2019 | $10,210.00 | 12/16/2019 | 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) On or about 7/24/2019, an employee was exposed to fire and explosion hazards when he used a propane torch to clean a lugger without taking adequate precautions to prevent ignition. When a valve was removed the employee was hit in the chest with tar and fire coming from inside the lugger.