Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100124 J03
Inspection Nr: 1130977.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/28/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 350
Abatement Date: 12/12/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/24/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/24/2016 | $5,500.00 | 12/12/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/28/2016 | $5,500.00 | 12/12/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected: a) The shared quench tank for the two banks of rotary furnaces at 106 Lonczak Drive Chicopee, MA: On or about April 13, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the pumps in the quench tank for the rotary batch furnaces had been periodically inspected. b) The quench tank for belt furnace #1 at 106 Lonczak Drive Chicopee, MA: On or about April 13, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the pump in the quench tank for the belt furnace #1 had been periodically inspected. c) The quench tank for belt furnace #2 at 106 Lonczak Drive Chicopee, MA: On or about April 13, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the pump and fire suppression system in the quench tank for belt #2 furnace had been periodically inspected.