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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308774306
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/10/2007 I
Initial Penalty: $1,100.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2007 | $600.00 | 08/10/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2007 | $1,100.00 | 08/10/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: OTHER
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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: 18hydrochloric acid and water at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (a)Pickle line - A hose was placed on the drain from the SMS DMAC tank to drain to the work area below. The SMS tanks contained about 18hydrochloric acid and water at a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The hose was removed during the inspection, however OSHA recommends that a permanent drain be installed. The overflow reservoir section built into the tanks is not large enough to capture the capacity of the tanks.