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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1557582.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $6,603.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 39
Abatement Date: 06/15/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/22/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2022 | $6,603.00 | 06/15/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2022 | $13,052.00 | 04/26/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i):Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substance. a) 3201 Lime Rd, Pueblo CO 81004: On or about October 12th, 2021, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and secondary explosion hazards while using an acetylene torch to cut open a used 55 gallon drum of motor oil which wasn't cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present. An employee sustained 2nd-degree burns to 11% of their body while he was conducting such decommissioning activities with an acetylene torch on a used 55 gallon drum that previously contained flammable chemicals.