Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1434840.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $8,771.10
Issuance Date: 02/19/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/16/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2020 | $8,771.10 | 03/16/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: a) Gryphon Technologies: On or about 09/25/2019, the transfer of Category 2 flammable liquid from a 55-gal drum to a fuel tank onboard a vessel was not provided with adequate ventilation. Flammable vapors accumulated near the battery compartment onboard the vessel and flashed when an employee adjusted a fuel pump wire at the battery terminal. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.