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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106488489
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $185.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 170
Abatement Date: 08/23/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 08/12/1992
Final Order: 02/28/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/28/1993 | $185.00 | 08/23/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/1992 | $2,500.00 | 08/23/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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 were exposed to the hazard of sulfuric acid spills which could cause irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, chemical burns to the skin and lungs, to possible death. (a) At the Sulfuric Acid Plant, the 98 Acid Pump Tank and the Final Acid Pump Tank, exhibit signs of deterioration in the form of bulging, and/or acid leaks which were stopped by improper patching. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to implement a program for maintenance, inspec- tion and repair as outlined in publication API 653, American Petroleum Institute, Tank Inspection, Repair Alteration, and Reconstruction.