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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 315737635
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/14/2011
Initial Penalty: $4,675.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/20/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 10/14/2011
Final Order: 05/27/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/27/2012 | 10/14/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/20/2011 | $4,675.00 | 10/14/2011 | 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 Ammonia at/in the Engine Room. A.) On or about 8/11/11, at the Monroe distribution facility, the employer did not assure an emergency eye wash/shower unit was located external to the Ammonia refrigeration engine room, per ANSI/IIAR 2, 2008 edition, section 13.3.1.4. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). One feasible means of abatement is to install an emergency eye wash/shower unit external to the engine room.