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Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1339455.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $3,978.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/20/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/27/2019
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/27/2019 | $3,978.00 | 03/20/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2019 | $3,978.00 | 03/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other containers and they had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain that there are no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. a) On or about August 14th, 2018 or prior thereto: A Miller Mig Welder was utilized to repair the vapor rail of a 8000 gallon 1988 Beat Tanker DOT classified 306 trailer. The employer did not evaluate contents of the vapor rail with an explosive gas meter that analyzed the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL%) prior to hot work being performed. Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.