Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E07 I B Flammable liquids.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1552263.015
Citation: 01012A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/30/2022
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 50
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/30/2022
Final Order: 03/15/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/15/2024 | $0.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(i)(b):Locations where flammable vapor-air mixtures existed under normal operations were not classified Class I, Division 1 according to the requirements of subpart S of this part. For those pieces of equipment installed in accordance with subparagraph (3)(v)(b) of this paragraph, the Division 1 area shall extend 5 feet in all directions from all points of vapor liberation. All areas within pits shall be classified Division 1 if any part of the pit is within a Division 1 or 2 classified area, unless the pit is provided with mechanical ventilation. a) Greening Area: Electrical equipment in and within in five feet of the pits in 3 Lower, such as, but not limited to, cells phones, radios and fans, were not classified as Class 1, Division 1. Gasoline and diesel spilled from vehicles during draining of the gasoline tanks and collected in the pits creating a flammable atmosphere due to the build up of vapors, on or about 9/9/21. b) J Building lines one through three: Electrical equipment in and within in five feet of the pits, such as, but not limited to, extension cords, reciprocating saws and the conveyor line motor were not classified as Class 1, Division 1. Gasoline and diesel spilled from vehicles during dismantling and collected in the pits creating a flammable atmosphere due to the build up of vapors, on or about 9/9/21. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.