Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 108995275
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/27/1992 X
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 10/22/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 11/12/1992
Final Order: 09/28/1993
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 09/28/1993 | 10/27/1992 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/1992 | $4,250.00 | 10/27/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
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) On or about April 28, 1992, welders, fitters and welders helpers were exposed to welding fumes including vanadium pentoxide, several employees reported sick. An immediate effort was not made to determine the cause of the illnesses, provide appropriate personal protection or remove employees from the work site.