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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302670088
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,225.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 11/21/2000
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/27/2001
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/25/2001
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/25/2001 | $700.00 | 03/27/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/21/2000 | $1,225.00 | 11/27/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: HEAT
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHAct 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: Jobsite: Propane torch heating was done on a manhole cover in the presence of flammable gases, without prior testing to ensure their absence. Feasible means of abatement include, but are not limited to, ensuring there are no flammable gases in the vicinity of propane torch heating by testing for their presence prior to heating.