Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1308940.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $9,239.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2018
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 19
Abatement Date: 12/07/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/10/2018 | $9,239.00 | 12/07/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2018 | $9,239.00 | 09/13/2018 | 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 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 fire, explosion, and deflagration hazards: a) On or about 4/3/2018, In the facility: Equipment such as, but not limited to cyclones, duct work, dust collectors and receiving containers associated with five Crucible Blaster Assemblies contained potentially explosive atmospheres during normal operation while handling combustible metals. The employer did not ensure that the equipment was equipped and maintained with means of protection to prevent explosions, fires, and deflagrations. Abatement documentation is required for this item.