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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 989340.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/17/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 02/12/2015
Final Order: 12/07/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/07/2015 | $5,000.00 | 02/17/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/17/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/17/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A 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) Tank Farm - On or about July 28, 2014 employees working for Accu-Fab Construction, Inc. were allowed to perform welding and cutting on piping connected to Tank #10 that contained hydrogen sulfide and methane. The tank and piping had not been cleaned prior to the start of work. 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) Tank Farm - On or about July 28, 2014 employees working for Accu-Fab Construction, Inc. were allowed to perform welding and cutting on piping connected to Tank #10 that contained hydrogen sulfide and methane. The tank and piping had not been cleaned prior to the start of work.