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Standard Cited: 19260352 I Fire prevention.
Inspection Nr: 986890.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/17/2015 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.352(i): Drums containers, or hollow structures which have contained toxic or flammable substances were not, before welding, cutting, or heating is undertaken on them, either be filled with water or thoroughly cleaned of such substances and ventilated and tested. For welding, cutting and heating on steel pipelines containing natural gas, the pertinent portions of regulations issued by the Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety, 49 CFR Part 192, Minimum Federal Safety Standards for Gas Pipelines, shall apply. (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.