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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 121984132
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/08/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/05/1999 | $7,000.00 | 10/08/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/1999 | $7,000.00 | 10/08/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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: a) Precautions were not taken in Building B to prevent employees from exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere as the result of high concentrations of nitrogen. Among other methods, a risk assessment evaluating potential hazards and recommending corrective action followed by implementation or recommendations, would be one feasible and acceptable abatement method.