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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302558200
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/27/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2000 | $3,000.00 | 12/27/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/1999 | $4,500.00 | 12/27/1999 | 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 to each of his employees 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 the recognized hazard of exposure to accidental releases of toxic vapors: (a) InterCall- Employees were not promptly evacuated from their place of employment after being exposed to toxic vapors and after an evacuation order from the Fire Chief. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to evacuate promptly upon the recognition of a serious hazard such as a release of toxic vapors and/or upon the order of a knowledgeable safety or health official. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED