Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 D03 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 662678.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/02/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/04/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/04/2012 | $3,000.00 | 01/02/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2012 | $4,000.00 | 01/02/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(i): More than 60 gallons of Category 2 liquids were stored in a storage cabinet. a) Shop Area, Weatherford U.S. L.P., 134 Wickwire Way, Towanda, PA: On or about October 1, 2012, a black metal storage cabinet contained ten (10) grey 5-gallon metal drums which contained 100% methanol (50 gallons) and two (2) white 55-gallon non-metal drums which contained a solution of 60% methanol (110 gallons). The employer was storing 160 gallons of Category 2 flammable liquids in a single storage cabinet. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.