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Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1228867.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 03/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $19,520.00
Current Penalty: $10,736.00
Issuance Date: 08/24/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/25/2017
Final Order: 02/19/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: E200
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/19/2018 | $10,736.00 | 03/19/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2017 | $19,520.00 | 09/20/2017 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2017 | $19,520.00 | 09/20/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 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) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore, electrical equipment including extension cords, plug connections, and Portable LED electric work lights, Ecozone, Model L1326, UL 1P68, 120 volt, 0.84 amp in a Class II, Division I location, were not intrinsically safe, or approved for Class II, Division I location exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. b) At the facility, Silo 2: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore, electrical equipment including extension cords, plug connections, and Portable LED electric work lights, Ecozone, Model L1326, UL 1P68, 120 volt, 0.84 amp in a Class II, Division I location, were not intrinsically safe, or approved for Class II, Division I location, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. German Pellets Texas, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 950187, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/16/2014, with respect to a workplace located at Port of Port Arthur, 498-A West Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77640.