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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1625123.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/24/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/17/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/17/2023 | $15,625.00 | 04/24/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2023 | $15,625.00 | 04/26/2023 | 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 in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards: a) In the tank wash area of the facility on September 19, 2022, and at times prior to and thereafter, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using the 5000 PSI Heavy Duty Pressure Washer Machine with a bypassed safety actuator lever when cleaning tanker trailers, valves, and containers. The safety actuator lever attached to the trigger on the pressure washing wand was bypassed and being held in place with a zip tie.