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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315479469
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/16/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/13/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date: 03/08/2012
Final Order: 02/13/2013
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/13/2013 | $7,000.00 | 03/13/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/16/2012 | $70,000.00 | 03/13/2012 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 a fire and explosive hazard: a.On or about August 19, 2011, in the aboveground fuel storage tank area, the employer failed to provide an accessible means to delivery drivers to determine the level of flammable liquid in the tanks, exposing employees to fire and explosive hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means of abatement to correct the hazard include but not limited to: using calibrated mechanical, digital, electrical tank level indicators or by keeping and verifying accurate records for tank disbursement and requiring delivery drivers to verify tank levels prior to filling aboveground storage tanks: Ref NFPA 30-15, 2-3.4.1(d)