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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 302941901
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 01/24/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 133
Abatement Date: 02/05/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/13/2001 | $6,300.00 | 02/05/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/24/2001 | $6,300.00 | 02/05/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard: EXPLOSION
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 asphyxiation by carbon dioxide: a)In the second sub-level vault On or about July 27, 2000 The manual activation device was not identified as to the hazards to the employees. Two manual activation devices located in the vault area observed as a red activation switch labeled "Fire", "Pull". Among others, feasible abatement means are: As per NFPA 12, 1973 edition, section 12.1439 All manual operating devices shall be identified as to the hazard they protect. As per NFPA 12, 1993 edition, section 1-5.1.2 Appropriate warning signs shall be placed at every location where manual operation of the system may occur. A typical sign at each manual actuation station: WARNING ACTUATION OF THIS DEVICE WILL CAUSE CARBON DIOXIDE TO DISCHARGE. BEFORE ACTUATING, BE SURE PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE AREA. As per NFPA 12, 1993 edition, section 1-7.3.9 All manual operating devices shall be identified as to the hazard they protect, the function they perform, and the method of operation. As per NFPA 12, 2000 edition, section 1-6.1.2.2 Appropriate warning signs shall be placed at every location where manual operation of the system can occur. A typical sign at each manual actuation station is as follows: ACTUATION OF THIS DEVICE WILL CAUSE CARBON DIOXIDE TO DISCHARGE. BEFORE ACTUATING, BE SURE PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE AREA. As per NFPA 12, 2000 edition, section 1-8.3.9 All manual operating devices shall be identified as to the hazard they protect, the function they perform, and their method of operation.