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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1312671.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 11/09/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date: 11/16/2018
Final Order: 01/08/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 01/08/2020 | $0.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/18/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Tapping area furnace #2: On or about April 24, 2018, the employer exposed employees operating the un-enclosed A&G Mercury tug to struck-by and burn hazards by allowing employees to operate the tug while pulling ladles/crucibles containing molten Silicon at 2600 degrees Fahrenheit that can overflow the top of the ladles/crucibles and cause an explosion without the personal protective equipment to protect the employees face, neck and extremities.