Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL

Section 5(a)(1) The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing, or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to chemical and fire hazards: (a)Picabo Livestock bulk fuel tanks, on or about February 2, 2011, employees were transferring #1 diesel from a bulk truck to compartments of a tank trailer using splash-filling methods through the dome of the trailer. No bonding or static lines were used between the two vehicles. The front compartment of the tank trailer previously contained Class 1 flammable gasoline. Note: Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards is to refer to: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 385, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, (2007 Edition), Section 9.2, Loading and Unloading Tank Vehicles, for safe operating procedures for electrical bonding during dome filling or American Petroleum Institute (API), Recommended Practice 2003; Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents, January 2008, Section 4.1.5 Preventive Measures in preventing charge generation, charge accumulation, incendive spark discharge, and avoidance of flammable atmospheres or VAbatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.