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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309545077
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/24/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/29/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 01/29/2008
Final Order: 12/01/2008
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/01/2008 | $1,500.00 | 01/29/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/24/2008 | $2,100.00 | 01/29/2008 | 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 the hazards of fire and explosion due to the release of acetylene. On or about July 25, 2007, at a workplace located at 538 S. Industrial Blvd., Dallas TX, during the delivery and connection of acetylene cylinder trailers to the employer's acetylene withdraw system employees were exposed to the hazards of fire and explosion. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes but is not limited to the installation of a deluge system for the trailer docking area.