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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109626028
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $437.50
Issuance Date: 05/06/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/08/1994
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0134000
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 | 06/15/1994 | $437.50 | 06/08/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/1994 | $875.00 | 06/08/1994 | 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 contact with hydrogen flouride and nitric acid solution: (a) Clean Room: The procedure for stress relief did not prevent employees from bumping into each other and spilling or splashing the solution on unprotected employees. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to keep the chemical container in the rear bay heating unit.