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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302667936
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,062.50
Issuance Date: 04/18/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/24/2000
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/16/2000 | $1,062.50 | 04/24/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/18/2000 | $2,125.00 | 04/24/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: EXPLOSION
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 an explosion/flash fire hazard: a) Cumberland Crossing, Cumberland, RI, on or about 03/13/00, employees were vacuuming gasoline from a spill that occurred from a punctured six-inch Mobile pipe line into the tank truck that was not adequately grounded and/or bonded. NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the section of your publication titled, "Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. Grounding And Bonding Procedures". Copyright 1992.