Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 F03 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1709797.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $8,469.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 06/20/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/29/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2024 | $8,469.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2024 | $11,292.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(f)(3)(i): Separation. Tank vehicle and tank car loading or unloading facilities did not separate from aboveground tanks, warehouses, other plant buildings or nearest line of adjoining property that may be built upon by a distance of 25 feet for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), and 15 feet for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 �F (37.8 �C) and Category 4 flammable liquids measured from the nearest position of any fill spout. a) On or about November 8, 2023 and at prior times, at Sound Resource Solutions facility located in Sheperd, TX, employees were exposed to fire hazards when the employer did not maintain the minimum required distance of 25 ft between the office building , AZA blending tanks #1 & #2, and the tank vehicle/ tank car loading and unloading facilities for Xylene, IPA, Turpentine and Red-eye diesel.