Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1087932.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 02/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2016 | $4,900.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/18/2016 | $4,900.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(c): Cutting and welding were permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that may develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which previously contained such materials, or that may develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts: a) Sodium Hydrosulfide Solution Tank B-13, on or about August 19, 2015, the employer allowed arc welding on top of an atmospheric storage tank where an explosive atmosphere could develop due to the presence of a flammable residual hydrocarbon layer on top of the sodium hydrosulfide stored in the tank.
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