Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1213111.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $5,387.00
Current Penalty: $5,068.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/11/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/11/2017 | $5,068.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2017 | $5,387.00 | 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 explosion hazards and sharp particles flying in the air when PVC pipe was used as a compressed air line to provide compressed air to staple guns. On or about February 22, 2017, employees were exposed to explosion and sharp flying particles in the air when PVC pipe was used to provide compressed air for the staple guns at the door tables. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.