OSHA Inspection: COOKSEY IRON & METAL COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,450 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards from being ejected from a forklift due to seatbelts not being worn:    a) Warehouse/In and Around Beam Yard - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, employees were exposed to hazards associated with being crushed-by or struck-by a powered industrial truck (forklift) if they were to be ejected from the forklift due to not wearing a seatbelt while operating the forklift.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,957 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    a) Break Room Exit Door in Warehouse - On or about April 2, 2014, the bulbs that powered the 'Exit' sign posted above the pedestrian door were not functioning, exposing employees to possible fire hazards.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that employees with normal vision could see along the exit route:      a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April1, 2014 and times prior to, exit routes were not adequately lighted by emergency lighting, or other similar means, exposing employees to possible fire hazards.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Exit Door on North Wall of Warehouse, Right of Panel B - On or about April 1, 2014, the Exit sign posted above the pedestrian door was not illuminated by a reliable light source, exposing employees to possible fire hazards.     b) Exit Door in Warehouse, Right of Breaker Box 4 - On or about April 1, 2014, the Exit sign posted above the pedestrian door was not illuminated by a reliable light source, exposing employees to possible fire hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,479 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable liquids:    a) Under Canopy Outside Rear of Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, diesel fuel, a Category 3 flammable liquid, was being stored and transported to the inside of the facility in two-gallon plastic containers that were not approved for diesel fuel storage, exposing employees to possible fire hazards.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,957 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable liquids were stored:    a) Under Canopy Outside Rear of Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, a fire extinguisher was not provided where approximately 400 gallons of diesel fuel, a Category 3 flammable liquid, was being stored in a storage tank, exposing employees to a possible fire hazard.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) North Wall in Warehouse, Right of Panel of B - On or about April 1, 2014, a portable fire extinguisher mounted for use was inaccessible due to it being stored behind racks of steel that ranged between about three to eight feet high, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.      b) North West Wall of Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014, a portable fire extinguisher mounted for use was inaccessible due to it being stored behind racks of steel that ranged between about three to eight feet high, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    a) Southeast Warehouse Wall, Near Time Clock - On or about April 1, 2014, a portable fire extinguisher mounted for use was not maintained in a fully charged condition and/or had been previously discharged, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,957 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:     a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, mounted portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected on a monthly basis, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, mounted portable fire extinguishers were serviced on annual basis, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.  hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, portable fire extinguishers were mounted for use and employees had not been informed on the use of fire extinguishers or the hazards related to extinguishing an incipient stage fire, thus exposing employees to potential fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $2,957 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:     a) Throughout Warehouse- On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, walking paths were obstructed and not kept clear due to stacks of steel and other material stored on the ground, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a) Warehouse/In and Around Beam Yard - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, employees who operated powered industrial trucks (forklifts) had not received formal instruction or practical training on the operation of forklifts and the employer did not evaluate operators' performance in the workplace, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i) through (j)(2)(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:    a) East Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the RMC, 10-ton overhead crane was inspected on a daily to monthly interval for defects related to items such as but not limited to all functioning mechanisms, hydraulic systems, hooks, hoist chains, ropes, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.    b) Middle Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the Dixie Crane, 5-ton overhead crane was inspected on a daily to monthly interval for defects related to items such as but not limited to all functioning mechanisms, hydraulic systems, hooks, hoist chains, ropes, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.    c) West Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the Dixie Crane, 10-ton overhead crane was inspected on a daily to monthly interval for defects related to items such as but not limited to all functioning mechanisms, hydraulic systems, hooks, hoist chains, ropes, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(x) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph(j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:  a) East Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the RMC, 10-ton overhead crane was inspected at 1 to 12-month intervals for defects or deformities related to items such as but not limited to bolts, rivets, sheaves, drums, pins, bearings, shafts, brake system parts, indicators, powerplants, chain drive sprockets, and electrical apparatuses, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.  b) Middle Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the Dixie Crane, 5-ton overhead crane was inspected at 1 to 12-month intervals for defects or deformities related to items such as but not limited to bolts, rivets, sheaves, drums, pins, bearings, shafts, brake system parts, indicators, powerplants, chain drive sprockets, and electrical apparatuses, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.  c) West Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the Dixie Crane, 10-ton overhead crane at 1 to 12-month intervals for defects or deformities related to items such as but not limited to bolts, rivets, sheaves, drums, pins, bearings, shafts, brake system parts, indicators, powerplants, chain drive sprockets, and electrical apparatuses exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:    a) East Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the running ropes on the RMC, 10-ton overhead crane were subjected to a thorough inspection at least once per month for defects related to items such as reduction in rope diameter; broken or worn wires; corroded or broken wires at end connections; damaged or improperly applied end connections; and severe kinking, crushing, cutting, or unstranding, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      b) Middle Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the running ropes on the Dixie Crane, 5-ton overhead were subjected to a thorough inspection at least once per month for defects related to items such as reduction in rope diameter; broken or worn wires; corroded or broken wires at end connections; damaged or improperly applied end connections; and severe kinking, crushing, cutting, or unstranding, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      c) West Crane, Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not insure that the running ropes on the Dixie Crane, 10-ton overhead crane were subjected to a thorough inspection at least once per month for defects related to items such as reduction in rope diameter; broken or worn wires; corroded or broken wires at end connections; damaged or improperly applied end connections; and severe kinking, crushing, cutting, or unstranding, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the chain slings used to lift loads with the overhead cranes were thoroughly inspected at least every 12 months to evaluate wear, defective welds, deformation and increase in length, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,464 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) South Wall in Warehouse  - On or about April 1, 2014, the employer did not ensure the path to ground was continuous on an orange flexible cord used to power a portable heater in that the ground pin on the cord was not intact, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a) South Wall in Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the orange flexible cord used to power a portable heater was visually inspected for external defects such as but not limited to damage to the outer jacket or insulation, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,464 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) North Wall of Warehouse, Right of Exit Door - On or about April 1, 2014, there was an unused opening on the dead front of the breaker box identified as Panel B that controlled the overhead cranes, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $4,928 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): A safe place to ride was not provided where riding a powered industrial truck(s) was authorized:    a) Warehouse Area/In and Around Beam Yard - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to,  exposing employees to ejection and struck-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED    Cooksey Steel Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513358, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 801 E. 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Oct 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $154 · Current $99 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    a) Warehouse - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the alloy chain slings used to lift loads with the overhead cranes were inspected each day before use, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED    Cooksey Steel Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.184(d)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513358, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 801 E. 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $154 · Current $99 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, the employer's written hazard communication program was not adequate in that it did not describe how the criteria required in this section related to labels and other forms of warning and employee information and training will be met, exposing employees to possible skin and eye irritations from chemicals including but not limited to diesel fuel, oxygen and acetylene.                     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED     The Cooksey Steel Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513358, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 801 E. 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, employees were not provided with effective hazardous communication training exposing employees to possible skin and eye irritations from chemicals including but not limited to diesel fuel, oxygen and acetylene.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED    The Cooksey Steel Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard [29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513358, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 801 E. 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $770 · Current $699 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The employer did not create, certify and post an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log:    a) On about April 1, 2014, the employer did not fully summarize, certify and post the work-related injuries and illnesses on an OSHA 300A or equivalent form for the injuries recorded on the OSHA 300 Log (or equivalent) during the 2012 calendar year.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 2, 2014, the pendant control used to operate the 10-ton overhead crane (east crane) did not have strain relief, exposing employees to possible electrical shock hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) Diesel Fuel Storage Shed - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the diesel storage tank with an approximate capacity of 500 gallons was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of its contents, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations.     b) Outside, Adjacent to Cooksey Steel Office - On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the 250-gallon bulk propane tank was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity of its contents, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a) Diesel Fuel Storage Shed - On or about April 1, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the diesel storage tank with an approximate capacity of 500 gallons was labeled, tagged, or marked in any way with information regarding the hazards of the chemical, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations.    b) Outside, Adjacent to Cooksey Steel Office - On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the 250-gallon bulk propane tank was labeled, tagged, marked in any way with information regarding the hazards of the chemical, exposing employees to possible eye and skin irritations.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    a) Throughout Warehouse - On or about April 2, 2014 and times prior to, employees were not provided with effective hazardous communication training by December 1, 2013 regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format, exposing employees to possible skin and eye irritations from chemicals including but not limited to diesel fuel, oxygen and acetylene.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED