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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1577047.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $14,502.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 09/25/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/02/2022
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $14,502.00 | 09/25/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/02/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/10/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2022 | $14,502.00 | 08/10/2022 | 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 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 burn and explosion hazards: a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2022, employees were exposed to burn and explosion hazards due to the presence of water at Cast Machine #18. The water lines cooling the molds at the cast machine were leaking, causing water to pool on the floor of the north deck and on the ground at the furnace. Employees who operated the cast machine and who performed pouring tasks at the furnace were exposed to burn injuries in that molten aluminum was poured near the water and debris between the mold halves can cause molten aluminum to leak as the cast machine closes. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.