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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109208959
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/03/1998
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1750
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/08/1998 | $900.00 | 12/03/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/1998 | $1,500.00 | 12/03/1998 | 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 in that: employees were exposed to a potential explosion hazard due to improper storage of the incompatible chemicals of an organo peroxide and gelcoat. These products were observed on or about 10-1-98 being stored adjacent to each other inside a storage room. Employees exposed to risk of chemical burns and/or smoke inhalation in that separate storage areas or a substitution of chemicals had not been established. Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this is: (1) Providing separate storage areas for the organic peroxide and gel coat; "ABATEMENT VERIFICATION REQUIRED"ION