Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1776350.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,965.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/25/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date: 03/17/2025
Final Order: 08/18/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/18/2025 | $8,500.00 | 02/25/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/17/2025 | $4,965.00 | 02/25/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2025 | $4,965.00 | 02/25/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i):Welding or cutting was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other containers before they were cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present, or any substances which when subjected to heat, might have produced flammable or toxic vapors. a. Site - On September 18, 2024, an employee was killed when he applied the flame of an oxygen/ acetylene torch a 55 gallon barrel containing an undetermined substance and vapors from freshly applied RectorSeal #5 Pipe Sealant causing an explosion.
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