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30 C.F.R. § 57.4604

Preparation of pipelines or containers

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Before welding, cutting, or applying heat with an open flame to pipelines or containers that have contained flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, or explosive solids, the pipelines or containers shall be—

(a) Drained, ventilated, and thoroughly cleaned of any residue;

(b) Vented to prevent pressure build-up during the application of heat; and

(c)(1) Filled with an inert gas or water, where compatible; or

(2) Determined to be free of flammable gases by a flammable gas detection device prior to and at frequent intervals during the application of heat.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1998–1998 · leading case: Homestake Mining Co., of California, a California Corp. v. United Steelworkers of Am., Afl-Cio, Afl-Cio-Clc, Local 7044 Stacy Oberle, 153 F.3d 678 (8th Cir. 1998).
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Homestake Mining Co., of California, a California Corp. v. United Steelworkers of Am., Afl-Cio, Afl-Cio-Clc, Local 7044 Stacy Oberle, 153 F.3d 678 (8th Cir. 1998). “” 30 C.F.R. § 57.4604 (1995). Homestake assessed Oberle disciplinary “points” for each violation, putting Oberle over the limit beyond which he could be terminated.”
Homestake Mining Co. v. United Steelworkers (8th Cir. 1998). “" 30 C.F.R. § 57.4604 -2- (1995). Homestake assessed Oberle disciplinary "points" for each violation, putting Oberle over the limit beyond which he could be terminated.”
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