Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1162741.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $7,482.60
Issuance Date: 11/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 05/01/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 12/23/2016
Final Order: 04/12/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: 1640
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/12/2017 | $7,482.60 | 05/01/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/27/2016 | $0.00 | 12/12/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2016 | $0.00 | 12/12/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 hazards related to working on or around leaking natural gas lines: a) Harmony Road, Gandeeville, WV: On or about July 17, 2016 and times prior, an employee was performing field work to detect and repair a leaking underground natural gas line. The employer did not ensure that the area in and around the gas leak was evaluated for sufficient oxygen levels or for the amount of hydrocarbons present.