Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 849104.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $69,300.00
Current Penalty: $45,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/25/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 08/15/2013
Final Order: 06/05/2014
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/05/2014 | $45,000.00 | 08/25/2013 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/19/2013 | $69,300.00 | 08/25/2013 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2013 | $69,300.00 | 08/25/2013 | 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 were subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors: At the facility, in the yard area: On or about January 26, 2013 and at times prior thereto, used drums were cut with an oxy-acetylene torch exposing employees to an explosion hazard.