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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310138599
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,050.00
Current Penalty: $525.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2006
Nr Instances: 12
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/02/2006
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2006 | $525.00 | 11/02/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2006 | $1,050.00 | 11/02/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
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 harmful temperature extremes: The machine operator(s) were exposed to steam pipes which were not insulated exposing employees to thermal burns in locations, such as, but not limited to, the following: a.UNIPRESS F1431983 Legger b.UNIPRESS Model #13300 M-3 125 psi c.UNIPRESS Model #13300 M-3 125 Psi d.UNIPRESS Legger e.FORENTA f.Cuff & Collar Releaser,Model #13306 g.PROSPERITY Topper Serial #405963 h.UNIPRESS Cuff& Collar Serial#LC 023240 i.HOFFMAN Pant Press Model #133008 j.A JAX PRESS 5PAB7702606 Legger k.Repipe Legger l.Legger 25 Or, in the alternative: 29 CFR 1910.264(c)(4)(iii)(a): Steam pipe(s) within seven feet of the floor or working platform were not insulated with heat-resistive material or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to insulate steam pipes prior to allowing any employee to work.