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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 107220915
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/1995
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 06/15/1995
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0729710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/08/1995 | $375.00 | 06/15/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/1995 | $750.00 | 06/15/1995 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
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 fire hazard: At the establishment, employee(s) working in the south welding building were exposed to a fire hazard created by a faulty heater that was emitting fire approximately 12 inches from the back during start up. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazards is to provide maintenance on the heater unit to ensure safer operation.e