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Standard Cited: 19100307 G02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1009418.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/29/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/18/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2015 | $7,000.00 | 04/29/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(g)(2)(i): Locations were not classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids, or gases that may be present and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present: At this location, employees monitoring pressure gauges during bleed-off operations on oil and gas well head #6 were exposed to fire and explosion hazards associated flammable gases and vapors. The employer did not classify the work area and designate areas where electrical equipment could be used depending on the properties of the gases, vapors or other hazards that may have been present during this and other workplace operations.