Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1314157.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/04/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/04/2018 | $8,000.00 | 09/19/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2018 | $12,934.00 | 09/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: a) On or about 05/01/18 at Bldg. 308; employees processing flammable mixtures in Reactor JMPV-3 (60 liters) were exposed to a flash fire and burns while pouring and sampling flammable liquids, such as but not limited to xylene, butyl alcohol, and flammable mixtures, from polyethylene containers, when the employer did not train or inform employees on the use of the bonding and grounding practices to prevent static discharge during transfer of flammable liquids/mixtures or include these practices in the operating procedures. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
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