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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310961693
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $625.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/17/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/06/2009 | $625.00 | 02/17/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2009 | $1,250.00 | 02/05/2009 | 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 to each of his employees 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 serious burn to the eyes: a) The area where a Class IV laser welder is located was not controlled by the required signage. Additionally, the area of the Class IV laser welder was not equipped with a blocking screen system to prevent laser light from exiting the area at levels that exceed the maximum permissible exposure serious. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the hazardous condition may include: These hazardous conditions could be eliminated by following the requirements of the OSHA Technical Manual, Section III, Chapter 6. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED