Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
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Inspection Nr: 1479628.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 01/04/2021
Final Order: 04/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/11/2022 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/11/2021 | $13,494.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2020 | $13,494.00 | 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: On or about June 11, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that adequate precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Employees used a propane torch to attempt to open a chemical tote which had held flammable liquids with a flashpoint of 266 degree F.