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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 IV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1122199.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,680.00
Issuance Date: 04/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/02/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2016 | $1,680.00 | 05/02/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/18/2016 | $2,800.00 | 05/02/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas before the areas were inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations: On or about January 25, 2016, the outside area at the back of the shop was not inspected prior to allowing employees to perform oxygen-acetylene torch cutting tasks. Employee performed cutting tasks in proximity to an oil tank that contained a residual amount of a flammable/combustible liquid mixture. Sparks from the cutting tasks ignited with the vapors from the tank and exposed employees to a fire and explosion hazard.