Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 IV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1337979.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/20/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/04/2018 | $0.00 | 11/20/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2018 | $9,054.00 | 11/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Authorization. Before cutting or welding is permitted, the area shall be inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations. He shall designate precautions to be followed in granting authorization to proceed preferably in the form of a written permit. a) On or about August 12, 2018 while welding on a storage tank 35 feet in the air, an inspection of the area was not performed by a authorizing manager, in that a Hot Work permit was not filled out to designate safety precautions, exposing employees to fire/burn hazards.