Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1309982.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $4,979.50
Issuance Date: 10/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 10/30/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2018 | $4,979.50 | 10/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2018 | $9,959.00 | 10/30/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat. At the facility, the employer did not ensure that adequate precautions were taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from electrical equipment exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.