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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300588373
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/27/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 115
Abatement Date: 09/01/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 06/22/1998
Final Order: 10/19/1998
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/19/1998 | $2,500.00 | 09/01/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/1998 | $2,500.00 | 06/29/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/1998 | $4,900.00 | 06/29/1998 | 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 or a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to being burned from leaks and spills of hot, caustic liquid from failed process equipment: One means of abating this condition is to develop a proactive preventive maintenance program, repair equipment before it fails in service, and to compile a history of equipment service life. DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM