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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312852189
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/23/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625410
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 | 01/12/2010 | $1,500.00 | 12/23/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2009 | $1,500.00 | 12/23/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 hzards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were attempting to remove a flapper on a natural gas gathering line. To access the flapper, the employees were required to remove the top cap of the bonnet. As the employees removed the top cap, natural gas or vapors (or both) escaped creating a combustible atmosphere. This atmosphere was ignited by hot work being performed nerby exposing the employees to a struck by hazard from exposion and or fire.