Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1118961.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/09/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,950.00
Current Penalty: $2,475.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 05/20/2016
Final Order: 04/03/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/03/2017 | $2,475.00 | 05/09/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/20/2016 | $4,950.00 | 05/09/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2016 | $4,950.00 | 05/09/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present: a) On or before 1/20/2016, Line #15 Area: A plastic cased, portable vacuum cleaner was in use to vacuum an explosive dust. Static induced electrical charges could not be dissipated due to a lack of ground. The vacuum was not rated for use with an explosive dust. Abatement certification is required for this item.