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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1724442.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $14,518.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/26/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2024 | $14,518.00 | 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: a) 242 S. Rehoboth Blvd Milford, DE 19963: On February 2, 2024, employees were exposed to an uncontrol release of Hydrochloric Acid (CLO2) gas while working within the electrician's office. It was identified as a chemical asphyxiate contained multiple hazardous chemicals [e.g. Adox-Sodium Chlorite, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite]. This chemical product which was released from a dosing pump that was determined to have had damaged bolts which were weaken from the acid of the chemical product which flowed through the pump which also had a constant vibration.