Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300098944
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,375.00
Current Penalty: $687.50
Issuance Date: 03/12/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/17/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112300
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 | 04/02/1999 | $687.50 | 03/17/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/12/1999 | $1,375.00 | 03/17/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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 the hazard of cyanide gas evolution from the mixing of acids and cyanides due to poorly stored chemical containers: a) Chemical Storage Area: Acids and cyanides were stored adjacent to each other without seperation.
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