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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 XV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1396151.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/24/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,978.00
Issuance Date: 10/01/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/21/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/21/2019 | $3,978.00 | 10/24/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/01/2019 | $5,304.00 | 10/24/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas that were not made fire safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources: a) On or about 4/24/19 at Buffalo & Orchard Park Topsoil, Inc. located at 3340 North Benzing Road, Orchard Park, New York; an employee repairing a drive shaft from a truck was using oxyacetylene cutting torch. The work area was not free of combustible liquids or materials before cutting or burning commenced. The employee was severely burned when combustible liquids in the work area ignited engulfing the employee in flames. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED