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Standard Cited: 19100110 B10 IX Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
Inspection Nr: 843823.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,485.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/03/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/21/2014 | $4,485.00 | 03/03/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2013 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(10)(ix): Safety relief valves shall have direct communication with the vapor space of the container at all times: a) Bulk Plant at Highway 32 West - On June 10, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the pressure relief valve on the ASME propane tank involved in the propane explosion was in constant communication with the vapor space of the tank at all times in that the tank was inverted upside down during transfer operations, exposing employees to fire and burn hazards. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED