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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 101159952
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $420.00
Current Penalty: $210.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/1987
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/01/1987
Gravity:
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/1987 | $210.00 | 08/01/1987 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/1987 | $420.00 | 08/01/1987 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) In that employees were exposed to the hazard of fire or explosion on or about 5/11/87 at 3090 - 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida when the fuel filter was being replaced during routine maintenance in a gasoline dispenser unit using an improper procedure. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the manufacturer of the dispenser and/ or the service station equipment contractor's procedure for removing and replacing motor fuel pump/dispenser filters.