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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303460166
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/22/2000
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2001 | $1,250.00 | 12/22/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2000 | $2,500.00 | 12/22/2000 | 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 : Employee(s) were exposed to eye and face injuries associated with the use of corrosive and caustic chemicals due to the lack of inspections of eyewash and emergency showers on a regular or frequent basis. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to comply with the precepts of the following sections of ANSI Z 358.1, Emergency Eyewash and Emergency Showers: 4.7.1 - Showers shall be activated weekly to flush the line and to verify proper operation. 5.5.1 - Plumbed eyewash units shall be activated weekly to flush the line and to verify proper operation.