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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 315655282
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $3,400.00
Current Penalty: $3,400.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/01/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0627100
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 | 09/19/2011 | $3,400.00 | 09/01/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2011 | $3,400.00 | 09/01/2011 | 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 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: On or about July 19, 2011, by the air compressor located inside of the parts house where an employee had been working around the compressor that had a damaged pressure gauge with several defects that compromised the integrity of the pressure gauge. Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard: replace the pressure damaged gauge and ensure all critical equipment, including pressure gauges, are inspected periodically as recommended by the manufacturer or in accordance with recognized engineering practices in American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 54 Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety of Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations Manual, section 9.16.1.