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Standard Cited: 19100110 B17 V Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
Inspection Nr: 1456812.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Worksite Changed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/22/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/21/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/21/2020 | $12,500.00 | 06/22/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2020 | $13,494.00 | 06/22/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(17)(v): Open flames (except as provided for in paragraph (b)(11) of this section), cutting or welding, portable electric tools, and extension lights capable of igniting LP-Gas, were permitted within classified areas specified in Table H-28 where the LPGas facilities had not been freed of all liquid and vapor, or special precautions were not observed under carefully controlled conditions: (a) Maintenance Garage, 1528 New Stanton Ruffsdale Road, Ruffs Dale, PA: On or about January 17, 2020, employees were unloading liquid butane and butane fumes to conduct maintenance activities on a butane delivery truck with ignition sources near the proximity of the butane truck, creating potential fire hazards and burn injuries to the employees.