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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109430116
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,625.00
Current Penalty: $893.75
Issuance Date: 08/04/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 08/08/1994
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 1032100
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 | 08/26/1994 | $893.75 | 08/08/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/04/1994 | $1,625.00 | 08/08/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 a recognized hazard of electrical shock and burns: (a)M/V Yardarm Knot: Employees working in the engine room electrical cage were exposed to a tripping hazard near live electrical conductors due to an oil heater being stored on the floor of the work space. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to remove the heater and ban storage in the area.