Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260352 C Fire prevention.
Inspection Nr: 986890.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 02/11/2015
Final Order: 09/24/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/24/2015 | $6,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/17/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.352(c): Welding, cutting, or heating was done where the application of flammable paints, or the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations created a hazard: (a) Plant site - On or about July 28, 2014 employees performed welding and cutting operations on piping connected to Tank #10 which contained methane and hydrogen sulfide. The tank and piping had not been cleaned prior to the start of work.