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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313498834
Citation: 01001E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/30/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $7,000.00 | 06/30/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001E 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 of being struck by falling and collapsing equipment parts and materials and a fatality cause by a draw gas furnace explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On or about October 18, 2010, and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that alterations made to gas furnace controls which could affect the safe operation were not made. Alterations identified during inspection included, but not limited to; installation of wires used to hold the pilot button down and pieces of paper used to bypass safety devices. This condition exposed employees to hazards such as but not limited to; explosion, fire and struck by hazards. Explosion occurred, resulting in employee fatality. Some feasbile means of abatement may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Implementation of a written program to detect changes or modifications conducted to the equipment. Ssuch a program should include but are not limited to: a) Before existing equipment is remodeled, or new equipment is installed complete plans and specifications shall be submitted for approval to authority having jurisdiction; b) the employer shall consult with the authority having jurisdiction concerning and modifications or changes to equipment; c) other relevant items to comply with are the NFPA 86, 1995, Standard for "Ovens and Furnaces", or equivalent, for the design, installation and operation of the furance. (Reference: Chapter 1: General, Section 1-4* : Approvals, Plans, and Specifications. Sections 1-4.1, 1-4.1.1, 1- 4.1.2.,1-4.3). Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to establish, communicate, and implement a program to detect changes or modifications conducted to the equipment and to ensure that proper procedures are implemented.