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Standard Cited: 19100252 A03 I General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1497931.015
Citation: 01001C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/26/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/18/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/18/2021 | $0.00 | 03/26/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/2021 | $0.00 | 03/26/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which where subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. On or about October 13, 2020, at an oil and gas well pad, a produced water tank was not cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials or any substances, when subjected to heat produce flammable vapors, were present. A contract welder used an oxygen acetylene torch at an exterior surface of the produced water tank and exposed employees to fire hazards.