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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302112396
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/31/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
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 | 09/16/1999 | $2,500.00 | 08/31/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/1999 | $2,500.00 | 08/31/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer failed to furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On or about April 29, 1999 employees working at Wespark Blvd. & Strawflower Court in the Wespark subdivision of Romeoville, IL were exposed to the hazards of fire and explosion when a 4 inch natural gas line was struck during directional boring operations.The same boring path also passed directly atop a 2 inch gas line prior to the 4 inch line being struck. The exact location of these gas lines at those points where the boring rod could possibly come in contact had not been exposed by hand digging as recommended by OSHA Subpart P - Excavation Standards as well as the Vermeer Navigator operator's manual.