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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 77395.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2011
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/29/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/19/2012
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 | 01/19/2012 | $6,300.00 | 02/29/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2011 | $6,300.00 | 01/07/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition: (a) On or before June 29, 2011, the host employer did not ensure the control of ignition sources while employees of a subcontractor power washed the inside of storage tanks containing flammable vapors. On June 29th, 2011, two employees were seriously injured after the atmosphere inside the 300 barrel storage tank exploded.