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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109296780
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,625.00
Current Penalty: $1,259.50
Issuance Date: 10/11/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/24/1996
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/18/1996 | $1,259.50 | 10/24/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/1996 | $1,625.00 | 10/24/1996 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazard of rupturing vinyl (PVC) tubing from temperatures which exceeded the manufacturer's maximum operating temperature of tubing: a) At the plant, Vinyl (PVC) Tubing attached to a Little Giant Pump, used to transport hot wax from storage barrels to candle molds was not capable of withstanding the temperature of the hot wax which was approximately 299 degrees F. The maximum operating temperature of the PVC Tubing is 175 degrees F. On September 17, 1996, this condition resulted in an employee receiving 2nd and 3rd degree burns on the face and chest area.