Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 B06 Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1116220.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/28/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,430.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/21/2016 | $3,430.00 | 04/28/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2016 | $4,900.00 | 04/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards while they are engaged in oil tank cleaning and maintenance activities. This was most recently documented as occurring on or about December 30, 2015 at Section 18, Range 38,Township 30 Ulysses, Kansas, where sources of ignition were not controlled or eliminated such as but not limited to static.
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