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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109674697
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 10/07/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/09/1996
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 10/29/1996
Final Order: 09/04/1997
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/04/1997 | $2,700.00 | 11/09/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/07/1996 | $5,000.00 | 11/09/1996 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
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: risk of molten metal explosion resulting in burns. (a) Metal transfer area from the cupola to the disa - Roof leaks in this area create risks of rain water contacting the molten metal creating a potential for explosion. There is also an area where pig molds are poured in the transfer area, and the floors are not maintained in a dry condition due to the roof leaks. One method of control, but not limited to, would include repairing the roof leaks.