Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 D04 IV Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 934163.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/13/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/09/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/09/2013 | $7,000.00 | 12/13/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/2013 | $7,000.00 | 12/13/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Each inside storage room with a mechanical exhaust system was not provided with lighting fixtures that were operated by the same switch and a pilot light was not installed adjacent to the switch when Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed within the room: a) Distillation Room; On or about August 19, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while dispensing flammable liquids such as but not limited to; Methyl alcohol, (Lacquer Thinners and Cleaning Solvents 105); Butyl Acetate, (Chroma Premier System 14385S and Chroma Premier Pro 74500S) when the ventilation system was not equipped with a light indicating that the ventilation fan is operational and a light switch that did not control both the exhaust fan and lights simultaneously.