Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 C05 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1231509.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/02/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 12/04/2017
Final Order: 03/15/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/15/2019 | $5,000.00 | 01/02/2018 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2017 | $9,054.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/08/2017 | $9,054.00 | 01/02/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(c)(5): All piping for flammable liquids, both aboveground and underground, where subject to external corrosion, shall be painted or otherwise protected. On or about 5/10/2017, the employer did not ensure that aboveground process piping used to transport flammable liquids was adequately painted or otherwise protected, as required, to avoid corrosion. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).