Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1313153.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $4,205.00
Current Penalty: $2,523.00
Issuance Date: 05/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/08/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 0430
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/08/2018 | $2,523.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/30/2018 | $4,205.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials: PCI Procoaters, Inc., Lithonia, GA - Maintenance employees were cutting and assisting during the cutting of the top of 55 gal metal containers, such as but not limited to, drums that used to contained MEK. The employer did not assure that the all the drums were properly cleaned and free of any flammable vapors and/or liquid, on or about 4/26/18.
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