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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1521137.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/19/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2021 | $7,500.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2021 | $10,728.00 | 08/19/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 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 potentially exposed to an oxygen deficient atmosphere associated with nitrogen: a. On or about March 22, 2021, in the Ready-To-Eat Sandwich Room, the Multivac R145 added nitrogen into packaging. The employees were exposed to the hazards of nitrogen, an asphyxiant, and a lack of appropriate monitoring equipment to ensure that oxygen levels were maintained when nitrogen was used inside the room.