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29 CFR 1910.106(g)(7): Drainage and waste disposal. Provision shall be made in the area where Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are dispensed to prevent spilled liquids from flowing into the interior of service station buildings. Such provision may be by grading driveways, raising door sills, or other equally effective means. Crankcase drainings and flammable liquids shall not be dumped into sewers but shall be stored in tanks or drums outside of any building until removed from the premises a) On 10/26/18, three employees were cleaning the floor of the pit area utilizing a Category 1 flammable liquid (Brake Cleaner) utilizing a floor scrubber and squeegees. Employees using the squeegees where pushing the mixture into a sump located in a corner in the pit, during this process the vapors ignited causing a flash fire resulting in burns to the three employees.