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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18149633
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/15/1988 X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $420.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 12/23/1988
Final Order: 08/26/1991
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 08/26/1991 | $420.00 | 12/15/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/1988 | $1,000.00 | 12/15/1988 | 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: a) Employees were exposed to the hazards of a possible fire or explosion on or about October 4, 1988 where tank trucks containing flammable vapors were being cleaned inside the building and no ventilation was provided. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1) Provide explosion proof mechanical ventilation in the building to remove flammable vapors. 2) Purge tank trucks outdoors and station them where flammable vapors will not blow or drift indoors.