Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100103 B05 Hydrogen.
Inspection Nr: 900009.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 11/06/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 9
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 11/04/2013
Final Order: 12/05/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/05/2014 | $0.00 | 11/06/2013 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/30/2013 | $7,000.00 | 11/06/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2013 | $7,000.00 | 11/06/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.103(b)(5): The equipment and functioning of each charged gaseous hydrogen system were not maintained in a safe operating condition in accordance with the requirements of this section. The area within 15 feet of any hydrogen container was not kept free of dry vegetation and combustible material. a. Hydrogen bulk storage located outside the facility - The area within 15 feet of the hydrogen storage trucks was not kept free of dry grasses. b. Hydrogen supply system header under generator #2 - A gaseous hydrogen header valve was not maintained and kept in a serviceable. The valve had been tagged as defective and left in service for approximately two months.