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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301446605
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/19/1998
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/31/1998 | $500.00 | 04/19/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/1998 | $875.00 | 04/19/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: PUNCTURE
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 lacerations and puncture hazards: a) Unit #1 So2 Plant "B" Train - Two employees were working high pressure water lances without side handles and without a multi gun valve in the feed line. Both are safety devices required by the manufactures. Observed 09/27/97. ABATEMENT NOTE: One feasible means of abatement is to use multi gun valves and side handles. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED