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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1550443.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,351.00
Current Penalty: $2,393.05
Issuance Date: 02/28/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 03/24/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/01/2022
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 | 04/01/2022 | $2,393.05 | 03/24/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2022 | $4,351.00 | 03/24/2022 | 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 including injuries fire and explosion hazards: a) At Epting Distributors, located at 112 Central Junction Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405, On or about August 31, 2021, employees smoke within 25ft of propane tanks in storage, thereby exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to prohibit smoking within 25 feet of outdoor storage or dispensing areas of propane.