Violations That Result In Immediate Penalties

The following is a list of violations that when found instantly result in a monetary penalty (sorted by Inspection Type):

 

TRUCK VIOLATIONS (LPG-3)

  • Wheel Stops – not provided and used.
  • Evidence of smoking present.

DISPENSER VIOLATIONS (LPG-4)

  • No current LP Dealer’s license on file.
  • Illegal fuel transfer operation was observed.
  • Illegal transport operations were observed.

BULK PLANT VIOLATIONS (LPG-5)

  • Observed ignition source (smoking) within 25 feet.
  • Parking brake/wheel stops are not provided or used on trucks.
  • Evidence of smoking in trucks.
  • Sign TANK CAR CONNECTED not supplied.
  • Railcar Wheels are not chocked.
  • Container ESVs and internal valves are not closed and the site is unattended.
  • No valid LP-Gas dealer license, if applicable.

MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS (LPG-1B)

  • Cylinders in Buildings
    • Engine fuel cylinder not stored properly.
    • Cylinders being fueled indoors.
    • Too many 1 lb. cylinders in a single area.
    • Cylinders on floor maintenance machinery not properly labeled.
    • Number of cylinders too high for area
    • Cylinder is unattended
  • Bulk Plant Approval Violations
    • Site does not have proper approval.
  • Observed Fuel Transfer
    • Observed improper fuel transfer.
    • Training documentation lacking or incomplete.
  • LP-Gas Cargo Vehicles (other than calibration)
    • Parked without wheel stops.
    • Smoking or other ignition source within specified distance.
    • Driver not in attendance during transfer.
    • Parked in a congested area.
    • Parked less than 50 ft. from assembly/institution.
    • Parked indoors.