Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E02 III Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1639276.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/05/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2023 | $3,750.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2023 | $6,250.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii): "Separation and protection." Areas in which flammable liquids are transferred from one tank or container to another container shall be separated from other operations in the building by adequate distance or by construction having adequate fire resistance. Drainage or other means shall be provided to control spills. Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided. a) Paint Shop, prep area: On or about December 14, 2022, employees transferred waste Value Works general purpose thinner, a Category 2 flammable liquid, between five-gallon metal cans to consolidate the waste, exposing them to a fire hazard. This was done is within the same room as the mixing area, distillation unit, spray area and spray booth.