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Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1208145.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/08/2018 5
Initial Penalty: $3,803.00
Current Penalty: $5,704.50
Issuance Date: 06/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 07/06/2017
Final Order: 08/01/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/01/2018 | $5,704.50 | 08/08/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/07/2017 | $3,803.00 | 06/26/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2017 | $3,803.00 | 06/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(ii): Venting and purging. All hollow spaces, cavities or containers shall be vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting or welding. Purging with inert gas is recommended. a. On or about February 2, 2017, an explosion occurred when an employee used an oxygen and acetylene torch to remove a bolt from the butterfly valve on the back of tanker truck 100. The tanker truck previously hauled production water from an oil and gas well pad. The tank was not vented or purged prior to the use of the oxygen and acetylene torch, exposing employees to an explosion hazard.