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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1190055.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $2,897.00
Current Penalty: $2,897.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/02/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/19/2017
Final Order: 10/12/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 2260
Substance: 2310
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 10/12/2017 | $2,897.00 | 06/02/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/22/2017 | $2,897.00 | 06/02/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2017 | $2,897.00 | 06/02/2017 | 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 was 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 chemical reactivity hazard due to incompatible chemicals stored in the same secondary containment: a) At the facility, in the wash bay area: On or about November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, Hotsy Ripper II, a caustic liquid containing sodium hydroxide (base) was stored with and not in separated secondary containment from Hotsy Polished Steel and Aluminum Cleaner, a corrosive liquid containing sulfuric and phosphoric acid (acid), exposing employees to chemical reactivity hazards. b) At the facility, in the wash bay area: On or about November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, Tidal Wave, a caustic degreasing agent containing sodium hydroxide (base) was stored with and not in separated secondary containment from Hotsy Polished Steel and Aluminum Cleaner, a corrosive liquid containing sulfuric and phosphoric acids (acid), exposing employees to chemical reactivity hazards.