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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 17664145
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/23/1990 X
Initial Penalty: $480.00
Current Penalty: $300.00
Issuance Date: 06/18/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 06
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/12/1990 | $300.00 | 07/23/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/1990 | $480.00 | 07/23/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place or employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) In that employees were exposed to the hazard of corneal, retinal and skin burns and damage during the assembly, calibration and testing of Class IV laser systems. Among other methods, one feasible and accepted abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish and enforce a laser safety program such as that stipulated by ANSI Z1361-1986, American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers. Essential elements of the program would include: