Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: BURNS

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns due to inadequate flammable/combustible liquid storage: a.In the Farm Division Truck Shop, the lid on the parts washer which contained Safety Kleen Solvent, a flammable liquid, was prevented from closing by a light fixture. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to move the light fixture so the lid will close. b.In the Farm Division Truck Shop on the west wall near the middle, diesel fuel was dispensed out of a 55 gallon drum through a non-self closing valve. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install a self closing valve on the drum. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide installations which are in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association. Abatement certification and documentation are required.tion