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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 17569179
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $400.00
Current Penalty: $200.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/1989
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/27/1989
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/1989 | $200.00 | 11/27/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/1989 | $400.00 | 11/27/1989 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 a potential fire explosion hazard from improper storage of incompatible chemicals in a confined locations: a) Quality Control Laboratory - Two (2) one gallon containers of 36.5-38.0% concentrated hydrochloric acid (Baker) were stored in the same cabinet with concentrated ammonium hydroxide (Baker) and a one gallon container of concentrated sulfuric acid (Fisher Scientific), observed August 3, 1989. b) Costner Building Lab No. 7 - A container of pyridine was stored in the same cabinet (marked organic flammable N-Z) with a container of sulfuric acid, observed August 29, 1989.