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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300219797
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $770.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/10/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
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 | 10/12/1999 | $770.00 | 11/10/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/1999 | $4,500.00 | 11/10/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard: BURNS
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 burns from molten metal coming out the Mark V Pressure Pour spout due to unexpected nitrogen purge: a. Mark V Pressure Pour line 6. No warning for nitrogen purge to protect pour operator rodding the spout or worker who may be unde the area for repairs. b.Mark V Pressure Pour line 5. No warning for nitrogen purge to protect pour operator rodding the spout or worker who may be unde the area for repairs. Among feasible abatement methods is to install a pre-purge alarm that would warn warn employees of imending nitrogen purge so that they could leave the area toward a safe distance. ***THIS ITEM REQUIRES DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT***