Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1098594.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/22/2016
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/27/2016
Final Order: 06/21/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/21/2017 | $0.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/29/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 where subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors: On or about October 8, 2015, at 4711 Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, LA, the employer did not ensure that a gas pipe line vessel known as a slug catcher had been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials (hydrocarbon sludge) present or any substance. Employees were grinding spots and popping pins on the shell of the pipe to setup preheat equipment.
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