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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310262506
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/17/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/04/2007
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2007 | 09/04/2007 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2007 | $1,875.00 | 09/04/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
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 hazard of fire and explosion at the Ohmstede, La Porte facility on or about the date of May 6, 2007 at approximately 6:30 AM, while attempting to ignite the De-Coker Furnace. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is prior to each furnace heating system startup, provisions shall be made for the removal of all flammable vapors and gases that have entered the heating chambers during the shutdown period as required under paragraph 8.4.1.1 and paragraph 8.9.1 of National Fire Protection Association NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces 2007 Edition. DISCLAIMERS:1)You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2)The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3)The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method.nt