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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303390439
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/10/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 10/10/2001 | $1,050.00 | 10/10/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2001 | $1,050.00 | 07/22/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2001 | $2,100.00 | 07/22/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion during underground storage tank removal procedures such as, but not limited to, cutting holes in tanks containing flammable liquids: One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others is to design and implement a safety program which includes provisions for the identification, evaluation and control of fire and explosion hazards associated with underground storage tank removal. Elements to include a). Tank assessment, b). control of flammable vapors using methods described in American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 1604 "Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks", c). application of direct reading devices to ensure flammable vapors, toxic gases are eliminated and ambient oxygen levels are maintained for safe operations.