Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 D02 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 424535.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,970.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/13/2012
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2012 | $2,000.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2012 | $2,970.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): "General." Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable. a. On or about May 10, 2012, in the painting area, several containers containing a Class 1B flammable thinner and/or paint were not used and/or stored in approved containers. A plastic open top container was used to soak spray nozzles, and other 5 gallons cans of flammables had open tops. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with exposed flammables.