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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1488272.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/27/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $3,508.70
Issuance Date: 11/16/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2020 | $3,508.70 | 11/27/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2020 | $5,398.00 | 11/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts. a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that a petroleum tanker truck had no explosive atmospheres prior to authorizing an employee to perform welding, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.