Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1123539.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,506.00
Issuance Date: 07/22/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2016 | $6,506.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/22/2016 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 fire and explosion hazards: Plant, basement tunnel pellet mill: The employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards such as severe burns and/or death caused by conveyor covers being left off. This condition allows combustible dust to build-up on floors, machinery and walls.