Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 424535.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,970.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/13/2012
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/23/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2012 | $2,000.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2012 | $2,970.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment shall be approved not only for the class of location, but also for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that will be present. Note to paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section: NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, lists or defines hazardous gases, vapors, and dusts by "Groups" characterized by their ignitable or combustible properties. a. On or about May 10, 2012, in the powder paint area, ordinary florescence lights (not listed for use in a Class II, Division 2 atmosphere) were used along the sides of the spray booth. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and smoke.