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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 1631412.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/18/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 05/08/2023
Final Order: 08/14/2023
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Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/14/2023 | $0.00 | 05/18/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/12/2023 | $11,162.00 | 05/18/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2023 | $11,162.00 | 05/18/2023 | 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 from explosion and fire hazards from the use of Class A ovens where deviations from procedures occurred: Location: Cathode Lab, 30 Dane Street, Somerville, MA a) On or about 10/14/22, products containing a solvent were placed in an oven that had not been adequately vented or purged, resulting in the ignition of the materials and a subsequent explosion within the oven. The explosion was primarily contained in the oven, however, a relief panel on the rear of the oven was blown out.