OSHA Inspection: HYDRAULIC MUDPUMPS INC.

Issued

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

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 were subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors:  a) On or about June 10, 2016 empty 55 gallon barrels that contained Jeffsol Propylene Cabonsate, were not thoroughly cleaned to ensure there was no chemical residue inside the empty barrels prior to cutting operations, exposing employees to fire and/or explosion hazards.