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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1023716.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/28/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/14/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/14/2015 | $6,300.00 | 09/28/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $6,300.00 | 09/28/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to toxic atmosphere and fire hazards: At this job site, the employer did not ensure the control switch for the exhaust fan was located outside the engine room. In the event of a release of ammonia, employees were not able to remotely engage the exhaust fans, potentially exposing them to excessive levels of ammonia or a fire.