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OSHA Inspection: SMITH TANK & STEEL

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SMITH TANK & STEEL in 11842 RIVER ROAD, SAINT ROSE, LA 70087 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 346609944.

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Establishment
SMITH TANK & STEEL
Site address
11842 RIVER ROAD
City
SAINT ROSE
State
LA
ZIP
70087
Mailing
42422 HIGHWAY 30, GONZALES, LA 70737
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332312
Employees
4
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.252 A02 VI C

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Aug 16, 2023
Abate by
Sep 5, 2023
Penalty
Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C):Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dust.  On or about April 03, 2023, on top of a fuel storage tank, employees were welding on a tank that had not been properly cleaned or purged.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $15625

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