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Standard Cited: 19100106 E01 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 810321.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/26/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/03/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/03/2013 | $2,800.00 | 04/26/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2013 | $2,800.00 | 04/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: (a) Herod Industries Inc. at Bulldog 5 near Craig, CO 81626: The employer did not ensure that grounding and bonding methods were used to control electrostatic ignition sources when off-loading produced water containing hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon vapors. This condition exposed employees to explosion and fire hazards of flammable or combustible liquids and gases. (b) Herod Industries Inc. at Bulldog 5 near Craig, CO 81626: The employer did not take adequate precautions to control ignition sources including heat and open flame, in that a propane torch was used to heat a frozen transfer line connecting a vacuum truck tank and a stationary storage tank which resulted in an explosion due to the ignition of vapors within one or both tanks. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").