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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300543766
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: A
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 05/14/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 05/29/1998
Final Order: 07/09/2001
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/09/2001 | $4,900.00 | 05/14/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/1998 | $4,900.00 | 05/14/1998 | 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 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 burns: (a) Location - Establishment/Fish Processing Area: On or about 11/12/97, employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion resulting from the operation of forklifts and mechanical handling equipment adjacent to unprotected natural gas lines and meters. Among other methods, feasible abate methods include: Install a guard rail system similar to the one employer has installed around the freon compressors, to prevent inadvertent contact with gas lines.