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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1607512.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $8,701.00
Issuance Date: 12/28/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/06/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date: 01/20/2023
Final Order: 11/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: E200
Substance: M110
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/10/2023 | $8,701.00 | 01/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/23/2023 | $14,502.00 | 01/06/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/28/2022 | $14,502.00 | 01/06/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C):Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dust. a) Bush Hog Building 1 - Dust Collector Area: On or about July 4, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to combustible dust fire, explosion and deflagration hazards by permitting torch cutting activity in areas with accumulations of combustible dust.