Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 II General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 923192.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/08/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 01/22/2014
Final Order: 06/05/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/05/2014 | $0.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/27/2014 | $0.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/2013 | $0.00 | 01/08/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(ii): All hollow spaces, cavities, or containers were not vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting, or welding was performed: On or about July 24, 2013, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards at the terminal facility where water hauling tanker trucks were serviced and maintained. A cutting torch was used to remove bolts from the flange of a transfer valve that was connected to a closed tank containing flammable vapors. The tank was used to transfer and haul liquid waste that also contained crude petroleum products.
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