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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303773279
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/25/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/19/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 09/17/2003
Final Order: 12/31/2003
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/31/2003 | $2,000.00 | 09/19/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/25/2003 | $4,900.00 | 09/19/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
P.L. 91-596 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(s) of a hazardous atmosphere: A.) Lower service bay. The exhaust ventilation system was inoperable. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: 1. Repair and modify the existing lower service bay exhaust ventilation system to prevent the development of a hazardous (explosive or toxic) atmosphere in the pit.