Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100106 E06 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1552263.015
Citation: 02003A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 02/28/2025
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $116,021.50
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/30/2022
Final Order: 05/15/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/15/2024 | $116,021.50 | 02/28/2025 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/30/2022 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $145,027.00 | 03/30/2022 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i):Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: a) J Building, Greening Area, lines one, two, and three: On or about 9/9/2021, adequate precautions were not taken to ensure that all flammable fluids, such as, but not limited to, gasoline and oil, were drained from vehicles prior to sending them to the next station. Leaking fluids accumulated under the conveyor line and the vapors of the fluids were ignited from sparks from reciprocating saws. b) J Building, Vehicle Processing Lines one, two and three: On or about 9/9/2021, cutting was performed with reciprocating saws on engine lines and fluid lines that still contained vehicle fluid and residual vapors such as, but not limited to, gasoline and oil. 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.