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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 819581
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $360.00
Current Penalty: $180.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/1987
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/08/1987
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317500
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 | 04/29/1987 | $180.00 | 05/08/1987 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/1987 | $360.00 | 05/08/1987 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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: a) Asphyxiation and/or explosion hazards when entering the basement area for the purpose of closing the main gas valve in the event of a gas leak. One feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to relocate the valve shut off device to the floor above.