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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1285925.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $3,800.00
Issuance Date: 05/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/11/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2018 | $3,800.00 | 06/11/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/30/2018 | $5,174.00 | 06/11/2018 | 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 struck-by and burn hazards during operation of a pressurized autoclave: a) Extrusion Area On or about December 27, 2017, an employee was exposed to struck by and burn hazards due to opening a pressurized autoclave (Reliable brand, Serial #1261). The autoclave had not fully released the pressure prior to an employee opening the door because the steam release drain was frozen and prevented venting of steam.