Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E09 III Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1278776.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $71,137.00
Current Penalty: $53,352.75
Issuance Date: 05/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 258
Abatement Date: 05/11/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 06/05/2018
Final Order: 08/31/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2018 | $53,352.75 | 05/11/2018 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/06/2018 | $71,137.00 | 05/11/2018 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/2018 | $71,137.00 | 05/11/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles, and disposed of daily: a) Main Building Batching Area - On November 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure paper towels used to clean up flammable liquid spills, such as, but not limited to Hexamethyldisiloxane and/or, Isopar "C," were kept to a minimum in covered metal receptacles, but were instead disposed of in open top trash bins along with all other trash creating a fire hazard. Verla International, LTD, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR1910.106(e)(9)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 891395, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 13, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 463 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553.