Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 503010501 General Duty
Inspection Nr: 308194968
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0454712
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
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Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 04/11/2006 | $4,500.00 | 05/10/2006 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2005 | $4,500.00 | 03/10/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
T.C.A. 50-3-105(1): 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: In that employees were exposed to molten metal splashes or explosions while charging the furnace. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish and implement procedures to ensure that furnace charging procedures prevent the deposit of wet materials or other contaminants that could cause explosions, into the furnace. ABATEMENT VERIFICATION REQUIREDTION