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Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1789436.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $16,550.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/27/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/02/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/02/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/27/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2025 | $16,550.00 | 03/27/2025 | 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 substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which where subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors: (a) On or about November 11, 2024, an employee conducted hot work (plasma cutting) on a 55 gallon metal drum which was not cleaned out and was not inspected or verified to have no flammable atmosphere prior to commencement of hot work. This exposed an employee to fire and explosion hazards.