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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 II Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1421123.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,482.00
Current Penalty: $3,816.90
Issuance Date: 02/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/06/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 02/27/2020
Final Order: 07/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/09/2021 | $3,816.90 | 03/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/28/2020 | $8,482.00 | 03/06/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2020 | $8,482.00 | 03/06/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected as required: (a) Paint Preparation Area - On or about August 13, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that a 55-gallon drum of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), a Category 2 flammable liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees F, was not electrically interconnected as required when MEK was dispensed to be used for painting, exposing employees to a fire hazard.