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Standard Cited: 19100106 H07 III C Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1398632.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 12/12/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $132,598.00
Current Penalty: $126,773.00
Issuance Date: 10/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 09/19/2019
Final Order: 11/08/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/08/2024 | $126,773.00 | 12/12/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/07/2020 | $132,598.00 | 12/12/2019 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/24/2019 | $132,598.00 | 12/12/2019 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(h)(7)(iii)(c): Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under abnormal conditions and for a distance beyond Division 1 locations were not classified Division 2 according to the requirements of Subpart S of this part. These locations included areas within 20 feet horizontally, 3 feet vertically beyond Division 1 areas, and up to 3 feet above floor or grade level within 25 feet, if indoors, or 10 feet if outdoors, from any pump, bleeder, withdrawal fitting, meter, or similar device handling Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C). Pits provided with adequate mechanical ventilation within a Division 1 or 2 area were not classified Division 2: The employer does not classify locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under abnormal conditions as Division 2 according to the requirements of Subpart S. This condition most recently occurred during the period from April 29, 2019 through May 3, 2019, in the production area around Reactors R4, R5, R8, and R9. a) During the period from April 29, 2019 through May 3, 2019, in the production area, locations around Reactors R4, R5, R8, R9 where flammable vapor-air mixtures may exist under abnormal conditions, were not classified as Division 2 according to the requirements of Subpart S.