Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
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Inspection Nr: 1372777.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,127.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/25/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/30/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/30/2019 | $0.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2019 | $13,127.00 | 07/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: The employer does not ensure barrels of flammable chemicals are protected from the ignition of flammable vapors. a) This violation was observed on or about January 16, 2019, in the facility, employees are allowed to use a metal tool to open barrels of flammable chemicals, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. b) This violation was observed on or about January 16, 2019, in the facility, employees are allowed to dispense flammable chemicals that were elevated on a stand into smaller containers. The barrels of flammable chemicals were not grounded, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure flammable chemicals are protected from potential ignition sources.