Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311405229
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 12/19/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 12/10/2009
Final Order: 08/09/2010
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/09/2010 | $5,000.00 | 12/19/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2009 | $5,000.00 | 12/19/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not provide employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that: (a)On or about June 19, 2009, an employee entering flooded steam tunnels located at MacArthur Sq. Parking/841 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was exposed to the hazards associated with steam filled atmospheres. Among others, a feasible and useful method to correct these hazards is to develop and implement procedures for testing prior to entry and continuously when in the tunnels. Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required. Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after the abatement date.ment
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