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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1428866.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/18/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $6,747.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/16/2020
Final Order: 08/17/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/17/2020 | $6,747.00 | 06/18/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/17/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/25/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2020 | $13,494.00 | 03/25/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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 with an accumulation of combustible dusts: On or about September 2, 2019 at National Beef Packing Co., LLC. located at 1501 E. 8th St. Liberal, Kansas, employees were exposed to fire, burn, and Ammonia inhalation hazards while performing welding activities. The employer failed to ensure that oil residual from the vessel was removed prior to the welding, which caused the explosion and vapor release due to the heat and flame from the welding activities, which ignited a combustible NH3 vapor/O2 mix. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.