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Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1746926.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $9,678.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/07/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2024
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 | 10/16/2024 | $9,678.00 | 10/07/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/2024 | $16,131.00 | 10/07/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): "General." Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat. a.) On or about April 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all sources of ignition were eliminated when responding to a spill of Category 3 flammable liquid (BASF, Golpanol PA) in that a Rider Scrubber (Advance by Nilfisk SC8000) with a 55 hp 1.6 L Kubota liquid propane engine was used to clean up the spill, and is not approved to be used to clean up flammable liquids.