Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106492382
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,125.00
Current Penalty: $565.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 59
Abatement Date: 12/28/1992
Gravity: 01
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 | 01/06/1993 | $565.00 | 12/28/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/1992 | $1,125.00 | 12/28/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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: a) Acid and dust that contain acid, employees conducting demolition and construction inside of an old phospahte fertilizer plant were not provided with personal protective equipment. Employees could suffer chemical burns from the acid. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: provide protective clothing and or barrier cream to prevent skin contact with acid.