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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102750395
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $660.00
Issuance Date: 09/17/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/18/1991
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 10/07/1991
Final Order: 02/10/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/10/1993 | $660.00 | 10/18/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/1991 | $2,000.00 | 10/18/1991 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 severe electric shock due to improper placement of emergency shower/eyewash. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to relocate emergency showers away from energized electrical circuits which will reduce or eliminate the likelihood of electric shock or electrocution: a. CLARIFIER PUMP HOUSE - Emergency shower and eyewash was installed within 10" of electrical equipment including a Maine Public Power Panel.