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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1579116.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $7,977.20
Issuance Date: 08/17/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 49
Abatement Date: 09/06/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/12/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/12/2022 | $7,977.20 | 09/06/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2022 | $11,396.00 | 09/06/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from hazards associated with the mixing of incompatible chemicals stored together; 10 Industrial Way, Unit 7. On or about 6/9/22, the employer did not ensure that chemicals such as, but not limited to the following were separated from each other while in storage. Both containers were kept in the same cabinet, and not separated as indicated in the National Fire Protection Association Code. a) Isopropyl alcohol and a chlorine containing compound were found stored together in a flammable materials cabinet, which could potentially release chlorine or chlorine compounds upon mixing. b) Biofoamer (basic solution: pH 8-11) and Virkon (acidic powder: pH 2.2-2.7) were found stored together in a corrosive storage cabinet, which could potentially result in an exothermic reaction upon mixing. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: