Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 B Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1270859.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $4,622.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/01/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2018 | $4,622.00 | 06/01/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2018 | $9,054.00 | 03/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(b): Documentation for areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 was not available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not designate areas where flammable gases or vapors may exist with class and division so as to communicate to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location, what electrical equipment was allowed in hazardous areas exposing employees to fire hazards.