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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305157570
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/20/2002
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
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 | 01/09/2003 | $1,050.00 | 12/20/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2002 | $1,500.00 | 12/20/2002 | 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 a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were not trained in the safe use and operating procedures of torches. An employee was not trained in the safe use and operation of hand-held propane torch. A battery exploded when venting vapors came into contact with the torch being used approximately 1 foot away. Among feasible means of abatement would be to comply with ANSI Z49.1-1988, Safety in Welding and Cutting, Sections 3.2.1.1 & 3.2.1.2