Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substance such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards. This was most recently documented on or about July 12, 2017 at 8123 Christensen Ln, Omaha, NE 68122. A diesel fuel tank from a McNeilus refuse collection truck was not thoroughly cleaned of flammable materials and substances prior to employees welding a patch on the tank.