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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 303391973
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 12/20/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/26/2001
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/28/2002 | 12/26/2001 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/2001 | $2,250.00 | 12/26/2001 | 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 explosion hazards: a) Drum Plant - Employees sprayed #2 fuel oil onto the enclosed Black conveyor and Inclined (Main) conveyor during end of day clean up procedures in order to soften the hot, residual asphalt on the conveyors. On or about 6/26/01, the vapors from the #2 fuel oil ignited, causing an explosion within the conveyors.