Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS

SCRR 71-112A: Failed to furnish a place of employment which is free of recognized hazards which may cause death or serious physical harm to his employees and comply with this regulation and other occupational safety and health rules and regulations promulgated under Chapter 15 of Title 41, Code of Laws, State of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, as follows: A. The employer knew or should have known that six (6) operators working at the 54 inch vulcanizer pot, WSF Industries #CUNY-3448-P, in the drum room were exposed to the hazard of thermal burns due to the improper and lack of maintenance to include, but not limited to, failure to correct the malfunctioning locking ring, check valves, and stagnant water. A feasible and useful means of abatement, amongst others, is to correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits before further use or in a safe and timely manner when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation. B. The employer knew or should have known that six (6) operators working at the 54 inch vulcanizer pot, WSF Industries $CUNY-3448-P, in the drum room were exposed to the hazard of thermal burns due to the lack of development and implementation of standard operating procedures. A feasible and useful method to correct the hazard, among other methods, is to develop and implement standard operating procedures.