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Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1712979.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,839.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2024
Emphasis:
Substance: 2150
Substance: X100
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2024 | $1,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $4,839.00 | 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. a) On or before 11/24/2023, employer did not ensure that when using the 40 foot long torch hose that it was not in locations where precautions against open flames such as the natural gas heater located in the bay area did not expose employees to the potential for fire or explosion from leaks in the propane cylinder that the hose was attached to.