OSHA Inspection: CAMARGO JACK'S BACKHOE SERVICE

Issued

2008-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5 (a) (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard(s) of toxic chemical exposure and
fire hazards.
At the worksite:  On or about March 6, 2008, the employer allowed
employees to replace
shut-off valves on a storage tank that had not been completely drained of
flammable fluids.
The employees were exposed to chemical exposure and fire hazards.
One feasible means of abatement for this hazard, among others, is to
ensure compliance with
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 326, section
5.2.1 "Prior to
opening the tank or container, as much hazardous substance, water, and
sediment as practical
shall be removed from the tank or container using fixed piping and
connections.  This
process shall include the removal of liquids or gases from any internal
piping, traps, and
standpipes that can be drained or pumped without opening the tank or
container."

Issued

2008-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced