Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1345563.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,772.00
Current Penalty: $2,772.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2018 | $2,772.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2018 | $2,772.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas: (a) Tanks 5A and 3B - On or about September 10, 2018 the employer permitted hot work to be performed on tanks and piping which were not adequately cleaned or prepared. In the alternative 29 CFR 1926.352(c): Welding, cutting, or heating was done where the application of flammable paints, or the presence of other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations created a hazard: (a) Tanks 5A and 3B - On or about September 10, 2018 the employer did not ensure that prior to hot work being performed the presence of used cooking oil did not created a hazard.