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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311041255
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 12/10/2008
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/07/2009
Gravity: 10
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 | 01/08/2009 | $1,250.00 | 01/07/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/10/2008 | $2,500.00 | 01/07/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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 chemical related hazards, while performing production work: On or about 07/31/08 at Macon, GA: Employees were exposed to chemical related hazards, while performing production work. The employer failed to safely store chemicals. Incompatible chemicals were stored in close proximity: 1. Main Production Building Chemical Storage Area: Acetic acid, an organic acid, was stored with Nitric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid, which are inorganic acids. Organic acids shall not be stored with inorganic acids. 2. Building Number 2: Sodium Hydrosulfite was stored inside Building 2, in the same area as Turco Deoxidizer 6. Turco Deoxidizer 6 reacts with Sodium Hydrosulfite (a sulfide) to release the potentially lethal Hydrogen Sulfide Gas. 3. Building Number 2: Sodium Hydrosulfite was stored inside the building next to Nitric Acid, and Sulfuric Acid. Sodium Hydrosulfite must be stored away from oxidizers, acids, and other flammable materials. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: 1. The employer should conduct a survey of all storage areas and list the chemicals stored within these areas. The employer should review all material safety data sheets to ensure that chemicals are stored properly. Storage compatibility should reviewed as part of this process. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.