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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1104636.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/27/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date: 05/16/2016
Final Order: 12/20/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/20/2017 | $0.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/16/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2016 | $7,000.00 | 05/27/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which where subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. On or about November 7, 2015, employees engaged in the use of oxygen and acetylene cutting torch operations did not prepare and clean the tank before its use and were exposed to explosion hazards.