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Standard Cited: 19100106 D02 II Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1668339.015
Citation: 01003C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/28/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/29/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2023 | $0.00 | 11/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(ii): "Emergency venting." Each portable tank shall be provided with one or more devices installed in the top with sufficient emergency venting capacity to limit internal pressure under fire exposure conditions to 10 psig, or 30 percent of the bursting pressure of the tank, whichever is greater. The total venting capacity shall be not less than that specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(v) (c) or (e) of this section. At least one pressure-activated vent having a minimum capacity of 6,000 cubic feet of free air (14.7 psia and 60 deg. F.) shall be used. It shall be set to open at not less than 5 psig. If fusible vents are used, they shall be actuated by elements that operate at a temperature not exceeding 300 deg. F: a) 30243 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966 (55 Gallon Diesel) Tank: On or about May 5, 2023, employees were exposed when the employer failed to provide each portable tank with one or more devices installed in the top with sufficient emergency venting capacity to limit internal pressure under fire exposure conditions to 10 psig, or 30 percent of the bursting pressure of the tank, whichever is greater as required.