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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E09 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1416485.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/26/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2020 | $13,260.00 | 12/26/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/26/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i): Maintenance and operating practices were not in accordance with established procedures which would tend to control leakage and prevent the accidental escape of flammable or combustible liquids: a) Work site was located at 625 Mt. Hope Road, Wharton, NJ 07885 An employee was exposed to flash fire hazards when using a chemical to clean the slat conveyor chute which had a flash point below the temperature in the conveyor of approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The chemical was not intended for cleaning purposes and was not used in accordance with company procedures requiring the use of a specific release agent for this purpose. Violation was observed on or about June 20, 2019.