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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1571213.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/16/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $3,480.60
Issuance Date: 04/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2022 | $3,480.60 | 05/16/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/18/2022 | $5,801.00 | 05/16/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6):"Sources of ignition." In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat. On or about December 24, 2021, employees engaged in tank cleaning operations were exposed to explosion hazards as the employer failed to ensure the use of non sparking electrical tools used to remove the bolts from hatch covers.