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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102838679
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $640.00
Current Penalty: $360.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/16/1990
Gravity: 08
Report ID: 0317000
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 | 02/28/1990 | $360.00 | 03/16/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/1990 | $640.00 | 03/16/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LOCKOUT
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 in that employees were exposed to possibility of carbon monoxide intoxication while performing maintenance operations. a) Platform West Wall, Blast Furnace Building - employer did not make provisions to assure that the door of the blast furnace would not open while in operation with employees working in close proximity. Switch to open furance door mounted on platform was not guarded or locked out to prevent accidental contact. Observed 12/29/89. ABATEMENT NOTE: A feasible abatement method is to provide a lockout/ tagout system to render machines and equipment inoperative while employees are exposed to potential hazards.