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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 306411174
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/02/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 02/06/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112000
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 | 02/18/2004 | 02/06/2004 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2004 | $1,875.00 | 02/06/2004 | 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 employees were exposed to a release of chlorine gas: Storage Area: The employer did not ensure incompatible chemicals were separated to prevent accidental mixing. A container of 0.8Hydrochloric Acid was stored on the same secondary containment with a container of sodium hypochlorite which allowed for mixing of the chemicals in the event of a spill. Mixing of hydorchloric acid and sodium hypochlorite releases highly toxic chlorine gas.rine