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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302111216
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/29/1999
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/12/1999 | $750.00 | 04/29/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/1999 | $1,500.00 | 04/29/1999 | Serious |
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: On or about February 9, 1999, employees whose work areas are in proximity to doors communicating with the engine room were exposed to releases of ammonia that might occur in the engine room because the doors were not tight-fitting and one was not fire rated. A feasible and useful means of abatement includes, but is not limited to the following actions: Assure that all doors communicating with the engine room are tight-fitting fire doors.