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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1099140.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 04/22/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/29/2016
Final Order: 11/03/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/03/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/03/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2016 | $7,000.00 | 04/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Employees were exposed to an asphyxiation hazard associated with nitrogen: On or about 10/16/2015, the employer did not implement proper controls inside the spiral freezer to ensure that the release of nitrogen did not result in the displacement of oxygen.