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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1240302.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,549.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date:
Gravity:
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/18/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/2017 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2017 | $12,549.00 | 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: Welding was permitted on the exhaust fan to the dryer. The exhaust fan was not cleaned properly and previously contained tire fiber, which was combustible. The sparks from the welding ignited some tire fiber causing a small fire, which the welder and fire watches had to use a fire extinguisher and water to extinguish.