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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313105231
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/23/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/18/2009 | $1,125.00 | 11/23/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2009 | $1,500.00 | 11/23/2009 | 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 to each of his employees 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 a fire and explosion hazard: On or about 9/28/09, at the Branching Out Inc. jobsite, the employees were exposed to a fire and explosion hazard during underground storage tank removal procedures such as, but not limited to, cutting holes in tanks containing flammable liquids. Among other methods of abatement, a feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: a) Follow recommended procedures set forth in the American Petroleum Institute (API) Bulletin 1604, "Recommended Practice for Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks" and/or procedures set forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30, Chapter 21, Storage of Liquids in Tanks Requirement for All Storage Tanks, Section 21.7.4.3 Removal from Service of Underground Storage Tanks & Section 21.7.4.3.4 Removal and Disposal. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.