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 a fire and explosion hazard created by a leaking propane tank: (a)Timberline Inn basement, Victor, Idaho - On or about July 15, 1997 and at times prior thereto, employees used open flames without performing atmospheric testing for the presence of propane or other flammable gases. Some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are: 1.Use a combustible gas detector or a combustible gas meter when entering a work space to ensure it is safe. 2.Use only battery-operated flashlights that are intrinsically-safe and approved for hazardous atmospheres until the work space is found safe. 3.Train employees in the hazard recognition of deodorized propane and in the use of detection instruments. Note:Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.