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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304199862
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $500.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/11/2001
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/11/2001 | $500.00 | 06/11/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2001 | $500.00 | 06/11/2001 | 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: (a) Mixing area, an employee was exposed to a fire and explosion hazard while working in an area where incompatible materials were being stored. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be that a properly rated locker be installed in the prep area for separate storage of the organic peroxides. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion