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

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(vii)(a): The area surrounding a tank or a group of tanks was not provided with drainage as in subdivision (B) of this subdivision, or was not diked as provided in subdivision (C) of this subdivision, to prevent accidental discharge of liquid from endangering adjoining property or reaching waterways: At a worksite located at 33643 State Route 6, Brashear, MO: The employer failed to protect employees from potential fire hazards not preventing accidental discharge of liquid to adjoining property to reaching waterways. This was most recently demonstrated on or about January 31, 2023, when: a) The area surrounding an above-ground gasoline storage tank was not diked or provided with appropriate drainage for a tank containing gasoline near the hurdle saw on the southeast wall. b) The area surrounding an above-ground gasoline storage tank was not diked or provided with appropriate drainage for a tank containing gasoline near the hurdle saw on the northeast wall. c) The area surrounding an above-ground gasoline storage tank was not diked or provided with appropriate drainage for a tank containing gasoline near the southeast wall mezzanine. d) The area surrounding an above-ground gasoline storage tank was not diked or provided with appropriate drainage for a tank containing gasoline near the chipper/shaker. e) The area surrounding an above-ground diesel storage tank was not diked or provided with appropriate drainage for a tank containing diesel near the entrance across from the hurdle saw.