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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 123620619
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/29/1998
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 06/03/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
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 | 06/08/1998 | $1,250.00 | 06/03/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/29/1998 | $2,500.00 | 06/03/1998 | 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 hazards of being struck by disconnected air hoses while performing sandblasting operations on the interior surface of the water tower: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method for abatement is to properly secure the hose couplings with safety clips, retainers or other positive means to prevent couplings from becoming accidentally disconnected in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. DISCLAIMERS: 1.You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2.The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3.The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.