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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 17649963
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/14/1988 X
Initial Penalty: $800.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 01/11/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/22/1988 | $400.00 | 01/14/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/11/1988 | $800.00 | 01/14/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
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: Explosion and fire hazards during the handling and storage of LP-Gas (propane). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatment method to correct this hazard is to establish and implement a Safety Training Program for all employees engaged in the handling of LP-Gases such as that stipulated by the National Fire Protection Association Standard #58, 1979 Chapter 1, Section 150, Qualification of personnel. On 7/21/87 the accidental dropping of a 20-pound LP-Gas (Propane) tank into the cellar of the building resulted in an explosion and fire.