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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106983240
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,375.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/1996
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/01/1996
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
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 | 07/16/1996 | $3,375.00 | 07/01/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/1996 | $4,500.00 | 07/01/1996 | 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 in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazard: a) Building 3, Gas Meter Room: Dresser couplings used to connect 10-inch and 14-inch lines carrying natural gas and/or propane gas were not anchored or braced. On or about 1/7/96. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Anchor or brace the pipe joints in accordance with the couplings manufacturer recommendations. 2.For additional assistant please refer to; National Fuel Gas Code - 1992, Part 2; Gas Engineers Handbook - 1965, Section 834.