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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309560100
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,625.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/24/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 05/07/2008
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111700
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 | 05/19/2008 | 05/07/2008 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2008 | $1,625.00 | 05/07/2008 | 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 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 the hazard of being struck by cylinders: a.Outdoor Storage Area - Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a cylinder in the event that a cylinder fell over and ruptured the valve. Cylinders were not properly stored and valve protection caps were not in place where cylinders were designed to accept a cap. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to ensure that all cylinders are safely stored and those that are designed to accept a cap have been capped, as described in the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1 2006, paragraphs 5.4 and 5.7.4.aphs