Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards. a) Outside the North West corner of the middle building the employees at the establishment are exposed to hazards of fire and explosion associated with gas and diesel tanks as the tanks were not spaced at least 3 feet apart, tanks were not protected from physical damage, alarm system was not in place in the event of fuel leaks, fuel tanks were not supported in accordance with NFPA 30 (2008) and the vents were not of sufficient height. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: i)Provide for spacing 3 feet or greater for all fuel tanks. NFPA 30 (2008), 22.4.2.1. ii)Every Tank that contains a Class I, Class II or Class IIA liquid shall be provided with means to prevent an accidental release of liquid as required by NFPA 30 (2008) 22.11. iii)Supports for tanks shall be of concrete (protect against corrosion), masonry, or protected steel. Steel Support structures shall be protected by materials having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours unless the support is a saddle no more than 12 inches high at the lowest point. NFPA 30 (2008), 22.5.1 iv)Provide a normal vent to prevent over-pressure or vacuum from damaging the tank when it is being filled or product is being withdrawn. The vent for a tank for Class I liquids must be normally closed, and it must terminate no less than 12 feet above ground level. NFPA 30 (2008), Chapter 27 v)Install protection for tanks located where they are subject to vehicular impact. NFPA 30 (2008), 22.15 vi)Establish an emergency action plan Planning for effective fire control measures shall be coordinated with local emergency response agencies. NFPA 30 (2008), 21.6.5 b) At the maintenance building employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards as the oxygen cylinders were located next to acetylene cylinder and the cylinders were not secured. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: i)Separation of oxygen and fuel gas cylinders. CGA Pamphlet P1-1965 ii)Securing of cylinders in location were they can not be damaged or knocked over. CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965 Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photograph or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with citation.