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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304595085
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,275.00
Issuance Date: 01/07/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/10/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2003 | $2,275.00 | 01/10/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/07/2003 | $3,500.00 | 01/10/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
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 BEING SEVERELY BURNED BY HOT FORCED AIR WITH TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 700 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT: a)Rework Station, on or about 12/17/2002, Employees were exposed to hot forced air with temperatures in excess of 700 degrees fahrenheit when changing or replacing parts which resulted in an employee being seriously injured. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to: 1.When turning off the power switch allow the air to stop blowing prior to replacing any parts. 2.Allow the unit to cool down to room temperature prior to replacing any parts. 3.Ensure that all the manufacturer's safety requirements are outlined in the equipment operation procedure and that employees are properly trained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and safety procedures as outlined on page 2 and page 10 of the HAKKO 702 Rework System Instruction Manual.