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Standard Cited: 19100106 G01 I F Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1356977.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/22/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/16/2019
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 | 01/16/2019 | $3,500.00 | 02/22/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2019 | $9,054.00 | 02/22/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(1)(i)(f): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be stored or handled within a building having a basement or pit into which flammable vapors may travel, unless such area is provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors therein. a) On 10/26/2018 the employer did not provide proper ventilation to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors in a pit while utilizing 2 1/2 gallons of a Category 1 flammable liquid (Brake Cleaner). Three employee were in the process of cleaning the floor of the pit area utilizing Brake Cleaner, a floor scrubber and squeegees during this process the vapors ignited causing a flash fire resulting in burns to the three employees.