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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311036990
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,925.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2008
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/30/2008
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/26/2008 | $1,000.00 | 05/30/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2008 | $1,925.00 | 03/24/2008 | 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 thermal burns: On or about January 17, 2008: (a)The employer did not ensure that pipes and kettles in the Processing Rooms were covered to prevent employees from making contact with the bare metal. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazards is to insulate each pipe and/or kettle to prevent employee contact. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).