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Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2022

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Failing To Include All Required Information On Test/Inspection Report
172 704(d)(1) Failing To Retain Record Of Training For HM Employee
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years.
172 704(a)2 Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training.
107 503(a) Failing To Provide Proper Information In A Registration Statement For Cargo Tank
107 504(d)(2) Failing To Notify Department Of Change In Compliance Official (HM)
180 407(h) Failing To Perform Leakage Test As Prescribed
180 409 Failing To Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Inspectors And Testers
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information
107 504(d)(4) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Change In Function
171 2(g) Misrepresenting Suitability Of Package Or Container Used To Transport HM
172 704(a) Failing To Train HM Employees As Required
172 704(d)(5) Failing To Certify That The Hazmat Employee Has Been Trained And Tested, As Required
180 407(d) Failing To Perform An External Visual Inspection As Prescribed
180 407(e) Failing to perform internal visual inspection
180 407(g)(1) Failing To Perform A Pressure Retest As Prescribed
180 407(i) Failing To Perform A Thickness Test As Prescribed
180 415 Failing To Mark Tank Which Passed Inspection Or Test
180 411 Failing To List Unacceptable Results Of Tests And Inspections

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations – 2021*

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Reporting and record retention requirements - Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report
172 704(c)(2) Failing to retrain hazmat employees every three years.
172 704(d)(1) Failing to retain record of training for HM employee.
180 407(g) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform a pressure retest as prescribed
172 704(a) Failing to train HM employees as required.
172 704(a)(2) Failing to train HM employee in function specific training
180 407(h) Failing to perform leakage test as prescribed.
107 503(a) Failing to include all required info in registration statemen.
107 504(e) Failing to maintain current copy of registration information.
180 407(h)(5) Failing to record results of leakage test.
180 407(i) Failing to perform a thickness test as prescribed.
180 407(b) Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report.
  • Cargo Tank Facility Reviews and the violations generated by them have been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2020

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Reporting and record retention requirements - Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report
172 704(c)(2) Failing to retrain hazmat employees every three years.
180 407(g) Failing to perform a pressure retest as prescribed.
107 504(d)(1) Failing to notify within 30 days of changes to registration information.
172 704(d) Failing to keep training records for 90 days after termination
180 407(h) Failing to perform leakage test as prescribed.
180 409 Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for inspectors and testers.
172 704(a) Failing to train HM employees as required.
172 704(d)(1) Failing to retain record of training for HM employee.
180 407(a)(3) Performing test/inspection w/o meeting min. qualifications.
180 407(e) Failing to perform internal visual inspection.
180 409(a)(1) Failing to registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
107 502(b) Manufacturing/assembling/etc. a spec tank without registering.
107 503(a) Failing to include all required info in registration statemen.
107 504(c) Failing to renew registration when required.
107 107.504(d)(4) Failing to notify within 30 days of change in function.
180 405(g) Failing to equip a cargo tank w/ manhole assembly per 178.345-5
180 407(a)(5) Failing to mark cargo tank which has passed test or inspection
180 407(d) Failing to perform an external visual inspection as prescribed.
180 407(f) Failing to perform a lining inspection as prescribed.
180 407(i) Failing to perform a thickness test as prescribed.
180 407(j) Failing to perform a pressure vent bench test as prescribed.

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2019

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Reporting and record retention requirements - Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report
172 704(a)(2) Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training
172 704(d) Failing To Keep Training Records For 90 Days After Termination
180 407(g) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform a pressure retest as prescribed
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information
172 704(a)(1) Failing To Train HM Employee On General Awareness And Familiarization
180 407(h) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform leakage test as prescribed
107 503(a) Each registration statement must be in English and contain the required information - Failing to include all required info in registration statement
172 704(a) Failing to train HM employees as required
180 409 Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for inspectors and testers
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years
171 2(g) Cargo tank does not comply with Hazardous Materials Regulations
180 407(d) Failing to perform an external visual inspection as prescribed
172 704(a)(4) Failing to provide security awareness training
107 502(b) Manufacturing/assembling/etc. a specification cargo tank without registering
107 504(c) Failing to renew registration when required
180 407(i) Failing to perform a thickness test as prescribed
180 415 Failing to mark test date on cargo tank

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2018

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Reporting and record retention requirements - Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report
172 704(d) Training requirements - Failing to keep training records for 90 days after termination
172 704(a)(2) Training requirements - Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training
172 704(c)(2) Training requirements - Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years
180 407(h) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing To Perform Leakage Test As Prescribed
180 407(g) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing To Perform A Pressure Retest As Prescribed
180 409 Minimum qualifications for inspectors and testers - Failing to employ inspectors and testers with the minimum qualifications
180 407(d) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing To Perform An External Visual Inspection As Prescribed
107 504(d)(1) Period of registration, updates, and record retention - Failing to notify within 30 days of changes to reg. information
172 704(a) Training requirements - Failing To Train HM Employees As Required.
107 502(b) General registration requirements - Manufacturing/assembling/etc. spec tank without registering.
172 704(a)(1) Training requirements - Failing To Train HM Employee On General Awareness And Familiarization
180 407(d)(7) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing To Record Required Info For External Visual Exam
107 503(a) Registration statement - Failing To Include All Required Info In Registration Statement owner
171 2(g) General requirements - Cargo tank does not comply with Hazardous Materials Regulations
180 407(a)(3) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Performing Test/Inspection W/O Meeting Min. Qualifications
180 407(g)(7) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to record results of pressure test
107 504(c) Period of registration, updates, and record retention - Failing To Renew Registration When Required
172 328(d) Cargo tanks - Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device
180 407(e) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing To Perform Internal Visual Inspection

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2017

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
172 704(d) Failing To Keep Training Records For 90 Days After Termination.
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years.
180 407(h) Failing To Perform Leakage Test As Prescribed.
180 407(d) Failing To Perform An External Visual Inspection As Prescribed.
172 704(a) Failing To Train HM Employees As Required.
172 704(a)(2) Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training.
180 409 Failing to meet the Minimum Qualifications for Inspectors and Testers.
107 503(a) Failing To Include All Required Info In Registration Statement.
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information.
180 407(d)(7) Failing To Record Required Info For External Visual Exam.
107 502(b) Manufacturing/Assembling/Etc. A Spec Tank Without Registering.
171 2(g) Cargo Tank Does Not Comply With HM Regulations.
172 704(a)(1) Failing To Train HM Employee On General Awareness And Familiarization.
172 704(a)(4) Failing To Provide Security Awareness Training.
177 800(c) Carrier Failed To Provide General Awareness/Familiarization Training
180 407(g)(7) Failing To Record Results Of Pressure Test.
107 504(c) Failing To Renew Registration When Required.
107 504(e) Failing To Maintain Current Copy Of Registration Information.
180 407(i) Failing To Perform A Thickness Test As Prescribed.
180 407(e)(4) Failing To Record Required Info On Internal Visual Inspection.

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2016

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Failing To Include All Required Information On Test/Inspection Report.
180 407(g) Failing To Perform A Pressure Retest As Prescribed.
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years.
172 704(d) Training requirements - Failing to keep training records for 90 days after termination.
180 409 Failing To Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Inspectors Of Cargo Tanks.
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information.
172 704(a)(2) Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training.
180 407(d) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform an external visual inspection as prescribed
107 504(e) Failing To Maintain Current Copy Of Registration Info.
172 704(a) Training requirements - Failing To Train HM Employees As Required.
107 503(a) Failing To Provide Security Awareness Training.
171 2(g) Cargo tank does not comply with HM Regulations.
180 407(h) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform leakage test as prescribed
107 502(b) General registration requirements - Manufacturing/assembling/etc. spec tank without registering.
180 407 (e) Failing To Perform Internal Visual Inspection
180 407(h)(5) Failing To Record Results Of Leakage Test
178 345(3)(f)(3) Except as prescribed in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this section, the welding of any appurtenance to the cargo tank wall must be made by attachment of a mounting pad.
180 407(g)(7) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to record results of pressure test
180 413(a) Any repair, modification, stretching, rebarrelling, or mounting of a cargo tank must be performed in conformance with the requirements of this section.
180 415 Failing To Mark Test Date On Cargo Tank

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2015

PART NO  SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Failing To Include All Required Information On Test/Inspection Report.
172 704(d) Failing To Keep Training Records For 90 Days After Termination.
180 407(g) Failing To Perform A Pressure Retest As Prescribed.
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years.
180 407(d) Failing To Perform An External Visual Inspection As Prescribed.
180 409 Failing To Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Inspectors Of Cargo Tanks.
172 704(a)(2) Failing To Train HM Employee In Function Specific Training.
180 407(h) Failing To Perform Leakage Test As Prescribed.
107 504(e) Failing To Maintain Current Copy Of Registration Info.
172 704(a) Training requirements - Failing To Train HM Employees As Required.
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Information.
180 407(a)(3) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Performing test/inspection w/o meeting minimum qualifications.
107 502(b) General registration requirements - Manufacturing/assembling/etc. spec tank without registering.
107 503(a) Failing To Provide Security Awareness Training.
180 409 Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for Inspectors of cargo tanks.
180 409(a)(2) Perform/Witness Inspect/Test On Cargo Tank W/O Training/Experience.
180 415 Failing To Mark Test Date On Cargo Tank.
107 503(a) Each registration statement must be in English and contain the required information - Failing to include all required info in registration statement.
171 2(g) Cargo tank does not comply with HM Regulations.
180 407(i) Requirements for test and inspection of specification cargo tanks - Failing to perform a thickness test as prescribed.

Top Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2014

PART NO SECTION DESCRIPTION
180 417(b) Failing To Include All Required Information On Test/Inspection Report
180 407(g) Failing To Perform A Pressure Retest As Prescribed
172 704(c)(2) Failing To Retrain Hazmat Employees Every Three Years
172 704(d) Failing To Keep Training Records For 90 Days After Termination
172 704(a)(2) Failing To Train Hazmat Employee In Function Specific Training
180 407(d) Failing To Perform An External Visual Inspection As Prescribed
107 504(d)(1) Failing To Notify Within 30 Days Of Changes To Reg. Info
172 704(a) Failing To Train HM Employees As Required
172 704(c) Failing To Train HM Employees As Required Initial And Recurrent Training
180 3(a) Representing As A Specification Package
172 802(b) Failing To Revise And Update Security Plan
180 415 Failing To Mark Test Date On Cargo Tank
107 503(a) Failing To Include All Required Info In Registration Statement
173 315(m)(2)(vi) Failing to Properly Mark A Nurse Tank In Accordance With §180.415(b)
180 407(e) Failing To Perform Internal Visual Inspection
171 2(e) Failing To Perform A Function Covered By An Exemption
180 407(h) Failing To Perform Leakage Test As Prescribed
180 407(g)(3) Failing To Perform Wet Fluor. Mag. Part. Test On Mc330/331
180 416(d) Failing to conduct and record monthly inspections and tests
180 407(a)(3) Performing Test/Inspection W/O Meeting Min. Qualifications
Last updated: Friday, March 31, 2023