Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1000536.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/03/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date: 04/17/2015
Final Order: 08/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/09/2021 | $35,000.00 | 04/03/2015 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/21/2015 | $70,000.00 | 04/03/2015 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2015 | $70,000.00 | 04/03/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors: (a) On or about October 3, 2014, and at times prior, for employees exposed to fire hazards while welding on an uncleaned vacuum tank trailer that contained hydrocarbons where one employee suffered fatal injuries from an explosion at or near 13568 58th Street NW in Williston, North Dakota.