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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302692132
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/28/2000 I
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 10/18/2000
Final Order: 01/10/2001
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/10/2001 | $700.00 | 09/28/2000 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2000 | $875.00 | 09/28/2000 | 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 the hazard of amputation from high pressure water operating at 8000 PSI a. LCP chemical site, decon area on or about 08/31/00: An employee was operating a high pressure water jet at a working pressure of 8000 PSI. Components were not inspected on a daily basis and worn or deteriorated parts were not replaced. The high pressure hose had visible signs of excessive wear and the inner cords was visible on several areas of the hose. Among others, one feasible and accepted abatement method is to follow the recommended practices for the use of high pressure waterjetting equipment published by the WaterJet Technology Association (WJTA), including but not limited to, the following: 1.(Sec. 7.2) Provide operator training including all the sections in the WJTA recommended practices. 2.(Sec. 11.1) Require daily inspection of the equipment and replacement of any worn part or equipment.