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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 307293456
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/09/2004
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 08/09/2004
Final Order: 11/10/2004
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/10/2004 | $5,000.00 | 08/09/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2004 | $5,000.00 | 08/09/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: BURNS
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: a).Steam burn hazards while operating (opening and closing) a motor operated suction valve. Two (2) employees were exposed to leaking steam from the valve while attempting to bring the 2C BC pump back on line, on or about January 29, 2004. b).Steam burn hazards while working in the vicinity of a pump casing leak on BC Pump 2C during January 2004. The pump was leaking steam for several weeks before plant personnel erected barriers to keep out plant personnel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to perform regular periodic maintenance on plant systems that carry pressurized steam.rized