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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260024 Fire protection and prevention.
Inspection Nr: 1559506.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,215.00
Current Penalty: $6,215.00
Issuance Date: 02/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 03/15/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/18/2022 | $6,215.00 | 03/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.24:The employer shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective fire protection and prevention program at the job site throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work: a) On or about 10/11/2021, at a road construction project located near 1099 East Main Street, Rochester, New York; employees were repairing an 8" steel gas main that had been damaged by a contractor. During the repair work, an employee was using an abrasive wheel grinder to remove a damaged 2" service tee. The natural gas was still flowing at service pressure during the work and ignited as a result of the sparks from the grinder. Methods to prevent the ignition of the natural gas were not followed and/or maintained. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED