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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1104636.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/27/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date: 05/16/2016
Final Order: 12/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/20/2017 | $4,000.00 | 05/27/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/16/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 hazardous vapors inside the tanker trailer. On or about November 7, 2015, employees engaged in the use of oxygen and acetylene cutting torch operations were exposed to explosion hazards due to the employer not preparing and measuring tank atmospheres.