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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302606322
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/28/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $1,200.00
Current Penalty: $960.00
Issuance Date: 12/26/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/16/2001 | $960.00 | 01/28/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/26/2000 | $1,200.00 | 01/28/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed explosion hazards from an inadequately maintained boiler. Boiler Area - No procedure implemented to assure that boiler was maintained daily and that relief valves were tested on a periodic basis. (Item 29a/b) Feasible and acceptable abatement would include the following: Comply with the current National Board Code for Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspections DOCUMENTATION OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THESE ITEMS