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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150036 A02 Flammable liquids.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1644220.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 04/05/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date: 04/05/2023
Final Order: 12/01/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 12/01/2024 | $0.00 | 04/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/28/2023 | $15,625.00 | 04/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2023 | $15,625.00 | 04/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.36(a)(2): Frequent tests were not made by a competent person to ascertain that the concentration of flammable vapors was below 10 percent of the lower explosive limit; USS Kennedy at Newport News Shipbuilding: On 1/18/23, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed uncontrolled concentrations of flammable vapors from formula 150 Green epoxy and formula 124 soft white enamel, due to the employer failing to test the effectiveness of the ventilation in enclosed spaces. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.