Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311824064
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/20/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,400.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/26/2010 | $2,400.00 | 04/20/2010 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2010 | $3,000.00 | 04/20/2010 | 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 an explosion hazard: a.On or about October 5, 2009, non-grounded air hoses were used to blow down accumulated combustible dust inside of a powder spray booth, exposing employees to burn injuries from potential explosions. One feasible means of abatement would be to ground all of the equipment used in the spray booth room. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.TION