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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 314177668
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 01/18/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/21/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 02/08/2011
Final Order: 09/06/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/06/2011 | 01/21/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/18/2011 | $6,300.00 | 01/21/2011 | 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 does 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 not protected from exposure to carbon monoxide: This violation occurred on or about August 13, 2010, and at times prior thereto at the EMT station in White Oak, TX were employees were not protected from exposure to carbon monoxide. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE MEANS TO ABATE THIS HAZARD INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: a) Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors at all station garages and in attached living quaters. b) Have an operational warning alarm system installed on all ambulances with generators and ensure the alarms are maintained in proper working order. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure employees are protected from carbon monoxide exposure.