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Standard Cited: 19100106 E01 I Flammable liquids.
Inspection Nr: 1040477.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/27/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/09/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/03/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/09/2015 | $2,800.00 | 03/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: (a)Quality Oilfield Services at 5023 WCR 6, Dacono, CO 80514: On and before January 14th, 2015, the employer did not ensure that grounding and bonding methods to control electrostatic ignition sources when conducting pre-welding activities on a produced water tanker truck containing hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon vapors. This condition exposed an employee to explosion and fire hazards of flammable liquids and gases. (b) Quality Oilfield Services at 5023 WCR 6, Dacono, CO 80514: On and before January 14th, 2015, the employer did not take adequate precautions to control ignition sources including heat and open flame, in that, a DeWalt polisher was used to polish a 3'' collar on the back of a produced water tanker truck containing hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon vapors which resulted in an explosion due to the ignition of vapors within the tank. This condition exposed an employee to explosion and fire hazards of flammable liquids and gases.