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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18143321
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/18/1991
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/18/1991 | $750.00 | 11/18/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/1991 | $1,500.00 | 11/18/1991 | 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 the hazard of chlorine gas: On or about May 1,1991, ten employees were exposed to a chlorine leak in the chlorination process due to the failure of a seal. Cur- rently, employees are potentially exposed to chlorine gas when entering the chlorine treatment room and adequate controls have not been imple- mented. Feasible Methods: 1) Installation of a chlorine detection system which can be viewed before entry to the chlorination room. 2) Use of SCBA's for employees entering the chlorine treatment room. 3) A means to alert employees in case of ventilation failure prior to entering the chlorination room such as a light or alarm.