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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1411493.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $26,520.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 08/13/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 08/16/2019
Final Order: 05/12/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/12/2020 | $26,520.00 | 08/13/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/28/2020 | $13,260.00 | 08/13/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/13/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts: a) On or about June 24, 2019, in the Welding shop where new fuel tanks were recently fitted with used fuel pumps, the employer failed to inspect the tanks for the presence of an explosive atmosphere, which resulted in the injury of an employee.