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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313357006
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 01/31/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/22/2010 | $1,000.00 | 01/31/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2010 | $1,750.00 | 12/31/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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)Shipping/Storage area, on or about September 23, 2010, employees were exposed to the hazard of potentially violent chemical reaction from storage and transfer of incompatible chemicals. Drums of ALAS-478 (containing 30% phosphoric acid) and ACE-472 (containing 25% sodium hydroxide) were stored and transferred side-by-side, with no separation from each other. Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to segregate incompatible chemicals into separate containment areas. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.