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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109359786
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $450.00
Issuance Date: 03/11/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/31/1997
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0317700
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 | 04/03/1997 | $450.00 | 03/31/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/11/1997 | $900.00 | 03/31/1997 | 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to a fire and chemical exposure hazard from storage of class 1 flammable liquids in the basement area of the facility: a) Approximately 50 gallons of flammable paints were stored in the basement of the facility thereby exposing employees to a potential fire hazard. GENERAL METHODS OF CONTROL APPLICABLE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: 1) Relocate the class 1 flammables to a storage room located above grade level.