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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310435680
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/08/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 1340
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/12/2007 | $4,000.00 | 09/08/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2007 | $4,900.00 | 07/05/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 fire hazards: a. On or about November 28, 2006 and at other times thereto, in the Tank Wash area, employees were exposed to fire hazards when flammable vapor, from a tanker(s) that previously contained gasoline, a Class I flammable liquid, was purged into the work area. Among other methods, one feasible method to control exposure to these hazards include, but is not limited to the following: Develop and implement written procedures for the degassing of tank trucks containing flammable and combustible materials to eliminate the hazards associated with this operation.