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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1568463.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/02/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/31/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/31/2022 | $6,000.00 | 06/02/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2022 | $10,151.00 | 06/02/2022 | 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 combustible materials. On or about December 07, 2022, employees were exposed to the hazard of fire/explosion when cutting with an angle grinder was performed on a natural gas pipeline that contained flammable materials.