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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314937152
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 55
Abatement Date: 05/06/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/26/2012
Final Order: 03/27/2013
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2013 | $2,000.00 | 05/06/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2012 | $4,500.00 | 05/06/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: HEAT
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 in that employees were exposed to fire and explosions from the accidental release of flammable gas: a.On or about December 21, 2011, and at times prior thereto, in the men's locker room, where an odor of mercaptan was present, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards where natural gas was leaking from pipelines such as those for a gas fired water heater. Feasible abatement methods for this violation include, but may not be limited to, training employees to leave the area and promptly report the leak to the gas company when an odor of mercaptan is detected.