Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E02 IV A Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1604491.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,324.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/19/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/07/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 09/26/2022
Final Order: 05/30/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/30/2023 | $10,000.00 | 04/07/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/26/2022 | $9,324.00 | 10/18/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/19/2022 | $9,324.00 | 10/18/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a):Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 �F (37.8 �C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use. Instance a) On or about June 27, 2022, the employer did not ensure that a Category 2 flammable liquid, used to soak machine parts, was contained in a closed container, exposing employee(s) to fire and explosion hazards. The open container was located in the mixing room of the CL-1000 machine. Instance b) On or about August 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure that a Category 2 flammable liquid, used to soak machine parts, was contained in a closed container, exposing employee(s) to fire and explosion hazards. The open container was located in the mixing room of the CL-1000 machine. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).