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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1117009.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $8,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/06/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/21/2016
Final Order: 04/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2017 | $8,500.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/06/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
OSHA ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the hazards of anhydrous ammonia because the employer did not issue permits and procedures for hot work operations. a) Line B Compressor Room; On or about December 3, 2015, and at times prior thereto: The employer did not issue a hot work permit for hot work operations conducted on the Line B Heat Exchanger that was circumvented by Kemper Northwest. NOTE: Abatement certification and documentation are required under this item.