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Standard Cited: 19100110 B06 VI Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
Inspection Nr: 1010281.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 06/05/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 06/04/2015
Final Order: 11/06/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/06/2015 | $4,000.00 | 06/05/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/04/2015 | $3,000.00 | 06/05/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2015 | $3,000.00 | 06/05/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi): Readily ignitable material such as weeds and long dry grass shall be removed within 10 feet of any container. On or about November 25, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the weeds around liquefied petroleum vessels of the ASME listed tanks such as, but not limited to tank 1 (18,000 gallon), tank 2 (30,000 gallon), and the residential tanks stored out in the yard were not cut and removed. The tank's propane level ranged from 5 to 60 percent exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.