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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310031950
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $35,000.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/12/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/17/2007 | $35,000.00 | 12/12/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2007 | $35,000.00 | 12/12/2007 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 being struck by high pressure water: a.On or about June 11, 2007, the front barrel of a control gun used to water blast the interior of a hot well tank was modified from the original manufactured length of 48 inches to a length of 28-1/8 inches, exposing an employee to a water- injection/struck-by hazard associated with the use of a high pressure 9,500 p.s.i. control gun. Among other methods, one reasonable means of abatement would be: 1. To assure that the length of control gun assemblies are maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION