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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310672381
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/16/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/29/2007 | $3,750.00 | 11/16/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2007 | $5,000.00 | 10/29/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety & 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 fire and explosion hazards associated with filling LP gas on site at a residence. Location - 36 South Village Road, Dennis: On 05/30/07, liquefied petroleum gas vapors ignited during filling operations as cylinders and a nearby source of ignition were stored in a shed, causing 2nd degree burns to the delivery driver. Feasible Abatement methods include but are not limited to the following: 1. Ensure that cylinders to be filled on site are installed outside and at safe distances from sources of ignition in accordance to NFPA 58 Table 6.3.9 Separation Distance Between Container Pressure Relief Valve and Building Openings. 2. Ensure all delivery drivers are trained to inspect on site filling storage locations and evaluate that all personnel are proficient in knowledge of safe distances in accordance to NFPA 58 Table 6.3.9 Separation Distance between Container Pressure Relief Valve and Building Openings. Ensure that when filling on site, filling operations are performed outside or in well ventilated areas. 3. Implement a written pre-filling inspection procedure for pre-trip forms with a sequence of maneuvers to be taken in making residential deliveries. Indicate on the delivery ticket the location of cylinders in relation to safe distances from exterior sources of ignition from nearby equipment, direct vent appliances, mechanical ventilation air intakes, and building openings, addressing the issue to remind bulk truck operators to be cautious of nearby sources of ignition that may be installed prior to or after storage tank installation. 4. Ensure employees are trained to recognize the differences between incipient stage fire fighting, controlling fires involving tanks containing propane, and when to evacuate the area.