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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113964100
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/1994
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/21/1995
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 03/10/1995 | $7,000.00 | 04/21/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/1994 | $7,000.00 | 01/18/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/1994 | $7,000.00 | 07/18/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 being struck by molten metal and/or being severely burned from explosions and/or exposure to super heated gases: (a)On or about 12/25/93; foundry area, furnace number 9: Employees used pressurized water stream in an attempt to seal a leak in a recently plugged furnace tap hole which resulted in a super heated gas cloud or a flaming gas cloud enveloping an employee. (b)On or about 1/24/94; foundry area, furnace number 9: Employees were observed using a pressurized water stream to seal a freshly plugged furnace tap hole. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to eliminate the use of pressurized water spray; implement a program consisting of safe operating procedures for plugging tap holes, which includes employee training and education; and require the use of refrigerated air to seal minor leaks from the tap hole.