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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301026340
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,687.50
Issuance Date: 07/21/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/29/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0419700
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 | 08/05/1999 | $1,687.50 | 07/29/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/1999 | $2,250.00 | 07/29/1999 | 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 potential overexposures to ammonia in emergency situations: a.On or about February 3, 1999, the employer had not provided the employees with a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) and a backup SCBA immediately outside or in the vicinity of the exit for Machine Room #2 of the ammonia refrigeration system, exposing employees to respiratory distress. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION